Description
Creamy ranch pasta salad with beef is a delightful blend of savory flavors and vibrant textures. This dish features tender pasta tossed with juicy ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a creamy ranch dressing that brings everything together. Perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or simple weeknight dinners, this pasta salad is sure to impress your guests and elevate any meal. Enjoy it chilled for a refreshing treat that captivates the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotini pasta
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook rotini pasta in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess fat and let cool slightly.
- While the pasta cools, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, browned beef, chopped vegetables, and ranch dressing. Mix until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Combining
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg