Avery's Favorite Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Avery's Favorite Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) boxtri color rotini noodles; 1 dry ranch dressing mix, pack; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 cup sour cream; ½ cup red onion, diced; 1 large cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley; ½ teaspoon celery salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 1 cup chopped ham (optional); ½ cup frozen peas (optional)

Servings: persons

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Boil the noodles according to packaging instructions (or until al dente.
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Drain and rinse with cold water.
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Set aside.
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In a large bowl mix the dry ranch packet, mayo, sour cream and parsley.
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Gently fold in the onion, cucumber, ham, peas and noodles until coated.
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Season with celery salt and black pepper to taste.
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You can interchange the optional ingredients to your liking.
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I have used this recipe with chopped chicken or even a firm fish like tuna or salmon.
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You can also keep it vegetarian by adding an array of your favorite veggies.
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I think it's great with some cold blanched asparagus!
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I hope you enjoy this recipe!

760

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (12 ounce) boxtri color rotini noodles, 1 dry ranch dressing mix, pack, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Avery's Favorite Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Avery's Favorite Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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