BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad
BBQ ranch pasta salad has it all; big flavor, tons of texture, and plenty of veggies. It's a perfect make-ahead dish for picnics, potlucks, and backyard barbecues. Add a little chicken or bacon and make a full meal of it!
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb pasta
- ⅓ cup bbq sauce
- 1¼ cup sour cream
- 1 oz packet ranch dressing mix
- 1 15 oz. can black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup corn frozen or fresh
- ½ red onion chopped
- 1 cup tomatoes chopped
- 1 avocado cubed
- optional fresh herbs parsley, cilantro, chives, green onions etc.
Instructions
- Cook 1 lb pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until cooled.
- Stir together 1 oz packet ranch dressing mix, 1¼ cup sour cream and ⅓ cup bbq sauce in a large bowl.
- Add pasta and stir to coat.
- Add 1 cup cheddar cheese, 1 15 oz. can black beans, 1 cup corn1 cup tomatoes and ½ red onion. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- When you are ready to serve, dice 1 avocado and stir into pasta salad.
- Garnish with additional BBQ sauce and fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 333mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 424IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1mg
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