Creamy Ranch Protein Pasta Salad
A refreshing and colorful pasta salad featuring rotini, tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a creamy ranch dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rotini pasta, cooked al dente and cooled
- 1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried dill
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the cooked rotini pasta, diced chicken breast, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the ranch dressing, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried dill, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture, and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Stir the salad before serving and adjust seasoning as desired.
Notes
Best enjoyed chilled for maximum flavor. Can be made ahead of time for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg