Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad
This delicious pasta salad recipe is a great way to use up expired ranch dressing while ensuring food safety. The dressing will be heated and mixed with other ingredients, making it safe to consume. Please note that the ranch dressing should not have any signs of spoilage, such as off smell, mold, or unusual texture.
Prep time:
15 minutes
Cook time:
10 minutes
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing (expired but safe to consume)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, peas, cherry tomatoes, black olives, red onion, grated Parmesan cheese, and ranch dressing.
- Toss well to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: easy
Crispy Ranch Chicken Tenders
These crispy ranch chicken tenders are a perfect way to use expired but safe ranch dressing. The chicken tenders will be baked at a high temperature, ensuring proper cooking and eliminating any potential food safety concerns. Please ensure that the ranch dressing does not show any signs of spoilage before using it.
Prep time:
10 minutes
Cook time:
15 minutes
Servings:
4
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (expired but safe to consume)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Dip each chicken tender into the ranch dressing, making sure it is evenly coated, then roll it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the coated chicken tenders on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken tenders are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
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⚠️Difficulty level: medium