Pasta Vegetable Salad

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Sep. 30, 2022
It only takes minutes to cook the tricolor pasta, but to really beat the clock, chop the vegetables ahead of time. I sometimes give the salad southwestern flair by adding black beans, frozen corn and salsa. The I top it off with a tomato-based dressing that I've spiced up with taco seasoning.—Helen Turner, Upland, Indiana

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
  • 1/2 cup fresh broccoli florets
  • 1/2 cup cauliflowerets
  • 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1/3 cup sliced carrot
  • 1/4 cup chopped tomato
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup ranch salad dressing

Directions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Place in a large bowl; add vegetables. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 208 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 146mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.