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Cilantro Ranch Pasta Salad

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By Rosie Published: July 12, 2017 Updated: October 17, 2024
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Make this delicious Cilantro Ranch Pasta Salad for your next gathering, and watch the compliments pour in!

Creamy Cilantro Ranch Pasta Salad fills a classic glass serving bowl. This salad is bursting with color and flavor!
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  1. An Easy and Delicious Cilantro Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe!
  2. Cilantro Ranch Pasta Salad

An Easy and Delicious Cilantro Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe!

I just love an easy pasta salad recipe. One of my favorite pasta salad recipe would have to be my cold chicken macaroni salad, but lately I’ve been digging this Cilantro Ranch Pasta Salad.

A creamy Cilantro Ranch Pasta Salad garnished with a tart lime wedge and a sprig of cilantro served in a glass serving bowl. This is perfect for the next summer get-together!

This creamy pasta salad recipe is full of flavor. It has corn, tomatoes, black beans, onions, and even avocado!

While you’re here, check out some of my other pasta salad recipes!

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Colorful Cilantro Ranch Pasta Salad garnished with a lime wedge and bright green cilantro in a glass serving bowl. Layers of flavor!

This pasta salad is best when served cold, and it can be served as a main or a side dish!

Try making this Cilantro Ranch Pasta Salad for yourself, and tell me what you think below!

Cilantro Lime Pasta

Cilantro Ranch Pasta Salad

This easy pasta salad is made with tender, flavorful chicken, vegetables, and ranch seasoning. It's perfect served cold at a BBQ or backyard party. Simple and delicious!
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Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Cilantro Ranch Pasta Salad, pasta salad
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
Total Time 30 minutes minutes
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 16 oz box of penne cooked
  • 2 Cooked Chicken breast chopped
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 1/2 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 8 oz of pepper jack cheese cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 medium sized yellow onion diced
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 Avocados sliced and cut into cubes
  • 1 cup of ranch dressing
  • 1 small lime

Instructions

  • Combine the cilantro with the ranch dressing, and mix.
  • Combine all ingredients into a large bowl and toss until well combined.
  • Let chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours.
  • Serve & enjoy!
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I’m a Soul Food blogger living in the Pacific Northwest, bringing Southern cooking to gorgeous Seattle, Washington. I was born and raised in the PNW, but my family roots go all the way to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where my grandparents were born and raised. I live every day to bring the traditional values, recipes, and love of food to life for my family—whether they’re online or in real life. So, welcome to the party, family!

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