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BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad in a red bowl with a silver spoon.
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5 from 3 votes

BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad

BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad is a delicious side for sandwiches, burgers, or anything coming off of the grill.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Barbecue, Pasta Salad
Servings: 10
Calories: 391kcal
Author: Echo Blickenstaff

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Rotini pasta white or whole wheat
  • 15 oz black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen corn thawed
  • 3 green onions sliced thin
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 2 avocados
  • Lime juice
  • 1/2 cup ranch dressing bottled or homemade
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

  • Boil pasta according to package directions to "al dente". Drain well and allow to cool. If you are in a hurry, you can rinse in cold water until completely cooled.
  • In a large bowl, mix pasta, black beans, corn, and green onions.
  • In a separate small bowl blend the ranch dressing and BBQ sauce together.
  • Coat the pasta mixture with the dressing, cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
  • Just before serving, cut the avocados and sprinkle with lime juice. This will keep the avocados from turning brown.
  • Gently stir the avocados and tomatoes into the pasta and serve.

Notes

  • Cook the pasta to al dente as directed on the pasta packaging, or even a minute less. The pasta will continue to cook after it has been drained. Do not overcook the pasta. 
  • Mix the dressing ingredients in a large bowl or blend it in a blender before adding to the pasta
  • Store your leftover pasta salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 286mg | Potassium: 581mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 8.4mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2.1mg