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Strawberry Spinach Ranch Pasta Salad

Creamy ranch dressing tossed with summer strawberries, baby spinach, cold penne pasta, fresh mozzarella cheese, grated parmesan cheese, sliced apples, and walnuts.  Serve for barbecues, summer holidays, potlucks and as a side dish alongside any main star meal.

Ranch Pasta Salad with Strawberries and Spinach - Everyone raves that this is the best summer pasta salad to bring to potlucks, graduation parties, cookouts, and family reunions. This refreshing pasta salad is tossed with creamy ranch dressing for the perfect summer side dish. #pasta #ranch #strawberry #vegetarian

Summer days are here to stay, at least for the next few months.  It seems like I always have an event to attend with graduation parties still going on, family reunions, summer birthdays, and summer holidays and that’s just covering the bases.

Ranch Pasta Salad with Strawberries and Spinach - Everyone raves that this is the best summer pasta salad to bring to potlucks, graduation parties, cookouts, and family reunions. This refreshing pasta salad is tossed with creamy ranch dressing for the perfect summer side dish. #pasta #ranch #strawberry #vegetarian #appetizer

With Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and Father’s Day behind, it’s time to plan one of the most celebrated holidays of the summer.  Since the 4th of July is just a few days away, it’s the perfect time to get a grocery list together to knock this Independence Day holiday out of the park.

Since the heat of summer is here to stay, a refreshing, creamy, and cold pasta salad packed with summer strawberries, and spinach with ranch dressing is the best way to bring a new side dish to a party.

Strawberry Spinach Ranch Pasta Salad - Everyone raves that this is the best summer pasta salad to bring to potlucks, graduation parties, cookouts, and family reunions. This refreshing pasta salad is tossed with creamy ranch dressing for the perfect summer side dish. #pasta #ranch #strawberry #appetizer

If you love to entertain or find yourself wanting to bring a dish to pass to a summer party, then you’ll love that this ranch pasta salad captures the flavors of summer while being a hit among any menu.

I’ve been making this easy summer pasta salad for the past few years and It’s always a requested dish to bring to potlucks.  It’s also perfect for the cottage lake house where I typically avoid turning on the stove top in the afternoon.

Strawberry Spinach Ranch Pasta Salad - Everyone raves that this is the best summer pasta salad to bring to potlucks, graduation parties, cookouts, and family reunions. This refreshing pasta salad is tossed with creamy ranch dressing for the perfect summer side dish. #pasta #ranch #appetizer

What’s even better about this strawberry ranch pasta salad is that it can be made ahead of time.  Typically, I make the pasta the night before.  This way, it’s cold and refreshing in time to serve for lunch.  It also saves me some time in the kitchen to prepare this the night before as I usually am rushing from one thing to the next before a family event.

If making ahead of time, just be sure to toss the ranch dressing mixture with the pasta salad right before serving.  Doing this step will ensure the pasta doesn’t absorb all the ranch dressing.

Looking for other pasta salad dishes to serve this summer?  Try this easy Italian Pasta SaladCaprese Pasta Salad or this fan favorite, BLT Pasta Salad.  Of course, no summer is complete without my favorite Loaded Baked Potato Salad recipe!

Ranch Pasta Salad with Strawberries and Spinach - Everyone raves that this is the best summer pasta salad to bring to potlucks, graduation parties, cookouts, and family reunions. This refreshing pasta salad is tossed with creamy ranch dressing for the perfect summer side dish. #pasta #ranch #strawberry #vegetarian

Strawberry Spinach Ranch Pasta Salad

Everyone raves that this Strawberry Spinach Ranch Pasta Salad is the best summer appetizer to bring to potlucks, graduation parties, cookouts, and family reunions. This refreshing pasta salad is tossed with creamy ranch dressing for the perfect summer side dish. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 15 servings
Calories 231 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 16 ounces penne pasta
  • 1 pound strawberries sliced
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 8 ounces mozzarella balls
  • cup walnuts
  • 1 large red apple
  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain water then rinse under cold water; set aside.
  • Slice strawberries and apple.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ranch dressing, water, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
  • In a large serving bowl, toss together pasta, sliced strawberries and apples, mozzarella cheese balls, spinach, and walnuts.  
  • Pour ranch dressing mixture over top then toss together.  Top with grated parmesan cheese.
  • Ranch sauce should only be poured over pasta before serving.  If making a day in advance, prepare ingredients separately then set sauce aside. 
    Toss all ingredients together with dressing sauce before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 231kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 169mgPotassium: 196mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 785IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 1mg

Nutritional information is only an estimate and it's accuracy is not guaranteed to be exact.

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