Homemade Suddenly Salad
Transform your summer side dishes with this irresistible Homemade Suddenly Salad, a vibrant twist on the classic store-bought favorite! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender rotini pasta with a creamy, zesty dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and a flavorful ranch seasoning mix. Bursting with fresh, crunchy vegetables like grape tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, as well as savory additions like cheddar cheese and black olives, this easy salad is both hearty and refreshing. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or quick weekday lunches, it comes together in just 25 minutes and is best served cold after a quick chill. Garnish with parsley for a pop of freshness, and watch this irresistible dish become the star of your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup grape tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup sliced black olives
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
While the pasta cooks, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, dry ranch seasoning mix, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar in a large bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.
Chop the grape tomatoes in halves, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces, and set them aside. Drain and slice black olives if not pre-sliced.
Once the pasta has cooled, toss it with the prepared dressing in the large bowl until well coated.
Fold in the grape tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, and black olives. Mix until evenly distributed.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve cold and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4325 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 287.7 g | 369% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.7 g | 318% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 414 mg | 138% | |
| Sodium | 5389 mg | 234% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 362.8 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.2 g | ||
| Protein | 79.9 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1159 mg | 89% | |
| Iron | 16.3 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 1765 mg | 38% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
