Southwestern Ranch Pasta Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Southwestern Ranch Pasta Salad
20 min.
6
150kcal

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Looking for a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this delightful Southwestern Ranch Pasta Salad! Bursting with flavor and color, this dairy-free recipe is not only quick to prepare—ready in just 20 minutes—but also a crowd-pleaser that serves up to six people. Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue, a picnic in the park, or simply looking for a tasty side dish to complement your meal, this pasta salad is sure to impress.

The combination of tender pasta, sweet corn, and crisp broccoli florets creates a satisfying texture, while the zesty ranch dressing and lime juice add a tangy kick that will tantalize your taste buds. With the addition of juicy grape tomatoes, fresh cilantro, and crunchy green onions, every bite is a burst of flavor that transports you straight to the Southwest.

And let’s not forget the fun factor! Serve it alongside tortilla chips for an extra crunch, making it a perfect starter or snack. With only 150 calories per serving, you can indulge guilt-free. So gather your ingredients, and let’s whip up this delicious Southwestern Ranch Pasta Salad that’s sure to become a staple in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • box ranch & bacon pasta salad mix betty suddenly salad®
  • cup corn frozen
  • 0.5 cup ranch dressing 
  • tablespoon juice of lime 
  • 1.5 cups broccoli florets 
  • cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 0.3 cup spring onion sliced
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • serving tortilla chips 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, adding corn during last 2 minutes of cooking.
  2. Drain pasta and corn; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  3. Im medium bowl, stir together seasoning mix, dressing and lime juice. Stir in pasta with corn and remaining ingredients except tortilla chips.
  4. Serve salad with tortilla chips.
  5. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts

Calories150kcal
Protein6.27%
Fat58.49%
Carbs35.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.33
Glycemic Load
0.61
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.3200000032135%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.05mg
Hesperetin
0.22mg
Naringenin
0.18mg
Luteolin
0.18mg
Kaempferol
1.86mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
1.41mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:149.75kcal
7.49%
Fat:10.23g
15.74%
Saturated Fat:1.59g
9.94%
Carbohydrates:13.87g
4.62%
Net Carbohydrates:11.83g
4.3%
Sugar:2.16g
2.4%
Cholesterol:5.2mg
1.73%
Sodium:208.81mg
9.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.47g
4.93%
Vitamin K:62µg
59.04%
Vitamin C:27.25mg
33.03%
Phosphorus:94.56mg
9.46%
Folate:33.74µg
8.43%
Vitamin A:410.5IU
8.21%
Fiber:2.04g
8.16%
Potassium:248.42mg
7.1%
Manganese:0.14mg
6.78%
Vitamin E:0.95mg
6.35%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.35%
Magnesium:22.3mg
5.57%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.71%
Vitamin B5:0.45mg
4.55%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.41%
Vitamin B3:0.83mg
4.16%
Iron:0.62mg
3.46%
Zinc:0.45mg
2.97%
Calcium:28.33mg
2.83%
Copper:0.05mg
2.63%
Selenium:1.72µg
2.46%