Description
A comforting and creamy pasta salad with chicken, fresh vegetables, and ranch dressing, perfect for family gatherings and picnics.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Let cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with diced chicken, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, and sliced green onions. Toss gently to mix.
- In a separate bowl, mix the ranch dressing and Greek yogurt until smooth. Pour over the pasta mixture and toss to coat evenly.
- Add shredded cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For variations, consider swapping chicken for tuna or adding diced bell pepper. Adjust the dressing with herbs, lemon, or mayo for personal taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pasta salad, ranch dressing, family meal, picnic, creamy salad