RANCH BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

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Here's an easy summer salad for potlucks, ladies luncheons and picnics. Tricolor spiral pasta and broccoli florets are coated with a mild dressing and bits of bacon. Margie Shaw of Americus, Georgia sent the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta, cooked, rinsed and drained
3 cups broccoli florets
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 envelope reduced-fat ranch salad dressing mix
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli and onion. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk, salad dressing mix and salt. Add to pasta mixture; toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Diamond Seller
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover bacon.


Rajan Thakur
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper.


Nipen Ghosh
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This salad is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your diet.


Malik Zaheer
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I doubled the recipe to feed a larger crowd.


Abdullah Zubair
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Kandy J
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This salad is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Tilahun Asefa
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success.


jennielisa xtopher
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Chinekezi Juliet
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I loved this salad!


Kurtis Kingham
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This salad is perfect for a picnic or lunch on the go.


Ms Akhi Akhter
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I added some grilled chicken to this salad for extra protein.


Ellisha Gibson
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover broccoli.


mAjAlOuIsE
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The broccoli in this salad was a bit overcooked for my taste, but the rest of the flavors were great.


Afo Damba
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I'm not a big fan of ranch dressing, but this recipe changed my mind.


dineshk
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck. Everyone raved about it and asked for the recipe.


Kevin Kimani
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I followed the recipe exactly and the broccoli was still tough after the recommended cooking time.


Ms sajib
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This pasta salad is a great side dish for a summer BBQ. It's light and refreshing, and the broccoli adds a nice crunch.


Lesley Chagusia
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This recipe sounded tasty so I gave it a shot for dinner tonight. I omitted the bacon because I didn't have any on hand. The broccoli cooked perfectly, and the dressing was creamy and flavorful. The whole dish came together quickly and easily. My fam