Homemade Suddenly Salad

Transform your summer side dishes with this irresistible Homemade Suddenly Salad, a vibrant twist on the classic store-bought favorite! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines tender rotini pasta with a creamy, zesty dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, and a flavorful ranch seasoning mix. Bursting with fresh, crunchy vegetables like grape tomatoes, cucumber, and red bell pepper, as well as savory additions like cheddar cheese and black olives, this easy salad is both hearty and refreshing. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or quick weekday lunches, it comes together in just 25 minutes and is best served cold after a quick chill. Garnish with parsley for a pop of freshness, and watch this irresistible dish become the star of your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz rotini pasta
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 1 packet dry ranch seasoning mix
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup sliced black olives
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp parsley (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rotini pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.

Step 2

While the pasta cooks, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, dry ranch seasoning mix, olive oil, and apple cider vinegar in a large bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Chop the grape tomatoes in halves, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces, and set them aside. Drain and slice black olives if not pre-sliced.

Step 4

Once the pasta has cooled, toss it with the prepared dressing in the large bowl until well coated.

Step 5

Fold in the grape tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, shredded cheddar cheese, and black olives. Mix until evenly distributed.

Step 6

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired. Serve cold and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1472 grams (1472.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4325

Total Fat 287.70g	369%
Saturated Fat 63.70g	319%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 414mg	138%
Sodium 5389mg	234%
Total Carbohydrate 362.80g	132%
Dietary Fiber 17.50g	63%
Total Sugars 32.20g
Protein 79.90g	160%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1159mg	89%
Iron 16mg	91%
Potassium 1765mg	38%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.4%

Protein: 7.3%

Carbs: 33.3%