Creamy Ranch Cottage Cheese Pasta Salad
A light and refreshing pasta salad paired with a creamy ranch dressing and colorful vegetables, perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 cups pasta (e.g., rotini or penne)
- 1 cup fresh vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes)
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix (or homemade ranch seasoning)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: herbs (e.g., parsley or chives) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cottage cheese, fresh vegetables, and ranch dressing mix.
- Stir well to combine all ingredients, ensuring everything is coated in the creamy dressing.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled as a healthy lunch or side dish.
Notes
Make sure to let the pasta cool completely before adding it to the salad. Feel free to mix up the vegetables based on seasonal availability.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg