Ranch Spinach Pasta Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
34%
Ranch Spinach Pasta Salad
15 min.
6
102kcal

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Looking for a quick and delicious side dish that’s perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this delightful Ranch Spinach Pasta Salad! In just 15 minutes, you can whip up a vibrant and refreshing salad that’s not only dairy-free but also packed with flavor and nutrition. This dish is ideal for summer barbecues, potlucks, or even as a light snack to enjoy on a busy day.

The combination of tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and a zesty ranch dressing creates a mouthwatering experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With fresh baby spinach leaves, juicy grape tomatoes, and crunchy cucumbers, each bite is a burst of freshness. Plus, the addition of julienne carrots and aromatic basil elevates the flavor profile, making this salad a standout dish.

Whether you’re serving it as a side dish, an antipasto, or a starter, this Ranch Spinach Pasta Salad is sure to impress your guests. It’s not just a salad; it’s a celebration of flavors and textures that will brighten up any meal. So grab your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a delightful dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • box ranch & bacon pasta salad mix betty suddenly salad®
  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • cups baby spinach 
  • 0.8 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 0.5 cup cucumber halved sliced
  • 0.5 cup carrots (matchstick-cut)
  • tablespoons basil dried fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Empty contents of pasta mix (from Suddenly Salad box) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  3. In medium bowl, stir contents of seasoning mix (from Suddenly Salad box), the dressing and lemon juice until blended. Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve. Store any remaining salad covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories102kcal
Protein4.66%
Fat78.45%
Carbs16.89%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.97
Glycemic Load
0.6
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
10.865217584631%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.16mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Kaempferol
0.68mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.54mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:101.59kcal
5.08%
Fat:9.08g
13.97%
Saturated Fat:1.44g
8.99%
Carbohydrates:4.4g
1.47%
Net Carbohydrates:3.06g
1.11%
Sugar:2.22g
2.47%
Cholesterol:5.2mg
1.73%
Sodium:200.06mg
8.7%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.21g
2.43%
Vitamin K:101.64µg
96.8%
Vitamin A:2901.75IU
58.04%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.68%
Iron:1.64mg
9.12%
Vitamin C:7.33mg
8.88%
Folate:31.53µg
7.88%
Vitamin E:0.97mg
6.45%
Magnesium:23.19mg
5.8%
Potassium:200.01mg
5.71%
Phosphorus:56.48mg
5.65%
Fiber:1.34g
5.35%
Calcium:52.51mg
5.25%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
3.99%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
3.83%
Copper:0.07mg
3.44%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.53%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.99%
Vitamin B3:0.37mg
1.85%
Zinc:0.26mg
1.73%
Selenium:0.86µg
1.23%