Strawberry Spinach Ranch Pasta Salad

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

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.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 231kcal

Author Jessica (swankyrecipes.com)

Ingredients

16 ounces penne pasta
1 pound strawberries sliced
4 cups baby spinach
8 ounces mozzarella balls
⅓ 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

US Customary - Metric

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.

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