Ranch and Avocado Pasta Salad
Creamy, zesty, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Ranch and Avocado Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Featuring tender rotini pasta, creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet corn, this salad is tossed in a tangy ranch dressing with a touch of lime juice for a refreshing twist. Finely diced red onion adds a subtle kick of sharpness, while optional fresh cilantro elevates the dish with its herby aroma. Ready in just 25 minutes and served cold, this pasta salad is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. Perfect as a flavorful side dish or a light main course, it’s a fantastic way to enjoy a quick, wholesome meal packed with color and texture.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Pasta (rotini or bowtie)
- 2 Avocados
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Sweet corn (cooked or canned, drained)
- 0.5 cup Red onion
- 0.75 cup Ranch dressing
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (optional)
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then toss with olive oil to prevent sticking.
While the pasta cooks, dice the avocados into small cubes and sprinkle with lime juice to prevent browning. Halve the cherry tomatoes and finely dice the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and red onion. Add chopped cilantro if desired.
Drizzle the ranch dressing over the salad and toss gently to evenly coat all ingredients. Be careful not to mash the avocado.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust lime juice or ranch dressing as needed for flavor balance.
Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve cold and enjoy as a side dish or light main course. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
332 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.7 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.0 g | 15% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 482 mg | 21% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.0 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 466 mg | 10% | |
*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.
