BETTY'S COLOURFUL RANCH AND CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

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Creamy, tangy, filled with veggies and loaded with flavour - this is my go to summer chicken salad. Here in the southern hemisphere summer is on its way and this recipe will be made about once a fortnight. The milk prevents the salad from drying out like most pasta salads. You can swap chicken for turkey or bacon (we love...

Provided by Betty Bramanis

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound macaroni pasta (250g) - use gluten free if needed
1 bottle ranch dressing
1 teaspoon seeded mustard
2 celery stalks, finely diced
1 large carrot, finely diced
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/2 cup frozen or fresh corn kernals
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 Tbsp mayonnaise (whole egg)
2 Tbsp milk (double this if you are making this for the following day)
1/2 rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 2 cups in total)

Steps:

  • 1. Cook the pasta as per the directions in salted boiling water. Strain well and cool by running cold water of them. Pour into a large salad style bowl
  • 2. While the pasta is cooking, chop the veggies and place into the bowl along with the shredded chicken, chopped parsley, seeded mustard (don't leave it out - this is what gives is that something extra) mayonnaise, ranch dressing and poor the milk into the empty ranch bottle to get all the "bits from the bottom out", and pour into the bowl. Stir.
  • 3. Pour in the cooked and cooled pasta. This is best if left to rest an hour or two in the fridge, but can be enjoyed straight away. This is great the next day and perfect for BBQ's, potlucks etc.

Ayub Jan
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I wish I could give this salad zero stars. It's that bad.


Zanele Emelina
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This salad is disgusting. I would not recommend it to anyone.


Muhammad Rabiu Ibrahim
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This salad is a waste of time. It's not good and it's not worth the money.


Ngozi Utomi
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I don't think this salad is worth the effort. It's not very flavorful and it's not very filling.


Omuzaana Habibah
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This salad is really expensive to make. The ingredients are all pretty pricey.


Yahs Ysuy
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The chicken in this salad is a bit dry. I would have preferred it to be more moist.


Lamar Hudson
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This salad is a bit bland. I think it could use some more seasoning.


HUMAN JAMIL
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The dressing in this salad is a little too tangy for my taste. I would have preferred a more creamy dressing.


ReaperDragonYT
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I'm not sure why this salad is called 'colorful'. The only vegetables in it are broccoli, carrots, and red onion. I would have liked to see some other colors, like green beans or bell peppers.


Yu Sha
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the pasta and the chicken, and they don't even notice the vegetables.


Kashif Wadani
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It held up well in the heat and everyone loved it.


Izekor Esther
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This salad is really easy to make. I was able to throw it together in about 30 minutes.


Ismail Warraich
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I'm not a huge fan of ranch dressing, but I really liked the dressing in this salad. It was tangy and creamy, but not too heavy.


Loveth Ceremal
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have leftover chicken after a roasted chicken dinner, and this is a great way to use it up.


Stephen ivey
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Danish ali Danish ali
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had! The dressing is so flavorful and the chicken is so tender.


Saeed Gujjar
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I love the colors in this salad! The broccoli, carrots, and red onion add a nice pop of color, and the chicken is cooked perfectly.


ABEL TYOBEKA
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This ranch and chicken pasta salad is a delicious and refreshing dish, perfect for a summer potluck or picnic. The combination of flavors and textures is amazing, and the dressing is just the right amount of tangy and creamy.