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.
15
Prep Time (min)
10
Cook Time (min)
25
Total Time (min)
4
Servings
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)
Difficulty:Easy
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, peas, cherry tomatoes, black olives, red onion, grated Parmesan cheese, and ranch dressing.
3
Toss well to coat all the ingredients with the dressing.
4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
5
Serve chilled and enjoy!