Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad

By The Stay At Home Chef

Ingredients

1 pound rotini pasta
1 cup chopped broccoli
8 ounces cubed cheddar cheese
1 diced English cucumber
1 diced bell pepper (red or green)
1/2 diced red onion
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon granulated garlic
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried chives
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Prep Time20mins
Cook Time12mins
Servings12

Instructions

Cook 1 pound rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is cooled. Transfer to a large bowl.

While pasta is cooking, prepare 1 cup chopped broccoli, 8 ounces cubed cheddar cheese, 1 diced English cucumber, 1 diced bell pepper, and 1/2 diced red onion.

In a small bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise, 1/2 cup milk, 1 tablespoon granulated garlic, 1 tablespoon dried parsley, 1 tablespoon dried chives, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.

Pour dressing over pasta and toss until thoroughly coated. Add the broccoli, cheese cubes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion. Toss until all ingredients are coated.

Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.