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Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad by Jar Of Lemons

Food | 06.13.18

Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad

This post has been sponsored by Hidden Valley® and Glad®. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Creamy, savory, hearty, fresh, flavor-loaded Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad. This delicious summer side dish (or lunch recipe) is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Barbecue Ranch Pasta in two bowls on a white surface.

Summer is HERE, friends! Well, actually, it’s been here since the beginning of May in Oklahoma. But now it’s like REALLY here! And there’s nothing I’m craving more than cold summer recipes.

But not like in a dull, cold recipe way. In like a fresh, hearty, DELISH way! And let me just say, this Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad recipe does not disappoint. 😉

Easy to make Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad served in a white bowl.

Things I love about this Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad:

  • It’s a crowd pleaser, y’all! Like big time.
  • It’s cold, creamy, and hearty.
  • It’s perfect for having people over and cooking out.
  • But it’s still also perfect as a delicious summer lunch or side dish recipe.
  • BARBECUE RANCH. Need I say more?

As it turns out, I do need to say more. I really really need to talk about this barbecue ranch situation. You see, it’s been like a million years since I’ve had good ‘ol ranch dressing! But I went to Walmart the other day and while I was grabbing Cody’s lunch stuff (ya know, bread, pickles, mustard, the usual) I ran into my old friend, Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® dressing. We had a moment in the salad dressing aisle and I just knew I had to make something delicious with it! Then, as I continued down this aisle, I ran into Kingsford Original Smoked Hickory Sauce and BAM. Match made in heaven! Gimme some Glad® Press ‘n Seal® to keep ingredients fresh and I’m ready to take this thing to our next cookout!

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Hidden Valley Ranch Original Glad Press n' Seal

Ingredients for an easy and delicious Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad sitting on a counter.

Seriously, though. I love how Hidden Valley Original Ranch instantly adds so much flavor to this Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad recipe!

How to make this Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad:

Cook and drain the pasta according to directions. Mix in chopped broccoli, zucchini, summer squash, corn, spinach, ranch dressing, and barbecue sauce. Serve and enjoy!

Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad in a bowl with hidden valley ranch and glad press n' seal Close up of Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad in a bowl.

A few options for making ranch pasta salad:

I left the zucchini and summer squash raw in this recipe, but feel free to cook them! This can be done by baking them on a roasting pan in the oven or letting them sit on the grill for a few minutes. Either way, it’s delicious!

If you’re taking this recipe with you to a cookout or gathering, be sure to use Glad Press ‘n Seal to easily cover your dish! I love that it can stick to plastic, paper, wood, metal and even glass to keep food fresh. Be sure to grab yours at Walmart!

Overhead shot of Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad in a white bowl

Here’s a video for this easy Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad!

Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad by Jar Of Lemons
5 from 14 votes
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Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad

Creamy, savory, hearty, fresh, flavor-loaded Barbecue Ranch Pasta Salad. This delicious summer side dish (or lunch recipe) is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
Course: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 416 kcal
Author: Christine McMichael

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. rotini pasta, dry
  • 1/2 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Kingsford Original Smoked Hickory BBQ Sauce
  • 2 cups broccoli, chopped
  • 1 zucchini, chopped
  • 1 summer squash, chopped
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1/2 cup corn

Instructions

  • Cook and drain the pasta according to package directions.
  • Mix half of the ranch and hickory sauce into the pasta.
  • Mix in the broccoli, zucchini, summer squash, spinach, corn, and remaining ranch and barbecue sauce.
  • Serve cold and enjoy!

Video

Notes

Carbs: 69  Fat: 11  Protein:12

Nutrition

Calories: 416 kcal
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16 Comments

  1. Lathiya says:

    June 23, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    5 stars
    I want such easy dishes to make this summer. Few ingredients, breeze to make and I’m sure it tastes amazing.

    Reply
  2. Jacqui DeBono says:

    June 21, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    5 stars
    This is the sort of dish that I would make and then eat for every meal! Perfect for a get-together with friends or an evening out in the garden with grilled meat.

    Reply
  3. Joyce says:

    June 20, 2020 at 10:32 pm

    5 stars
    Just looking at the pictures of this dish is making me hungry! who doesn’t love ranch! This sounds like such a satisfying meal!!

    Reply
  4. Emily says:

    June 20, 2020 at 9:19 pm

    5 stars
    This pasta recipe is so beautiful and colorful, as well as delicious! Perfect for summer get togethers!

    Reply
  5. Diana says:

    June 20, 2020 at 7:48 pm

    5 stars
    This salad recipes sounds amazing. I love the flavor combination you came up with.

    Reply
  6. Renu says:

    June 20, 2020 at 1:48 pm

    5 stars
    Was looking up for some nice salad recipe with pasta and this with the ranch dressing looks perfect for me. Waiting to try soon

    Reply
  7. Ramona says:

    June 19, 2020 at 4:29 pm

    5 stars
    Great simple recipe to accompany a bbq we are planning this Sunday with a couple of friends. Kids will love this too. A great one for a picnic too. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  8. Marta says:

    June 19, 2020 at 11:55 am

    5 stars
    I’ve never thought to combine ranch dressing with BBQ! But, it’s such a genius idea. I can’t wait to serve this for lunch.

    Reply
  9. sapana says:

    June 19, 2020 at 11:05 am

    5 stars
    Wow wow I am so gonna try this amazing barbecue ranch pasta salad. It sounds and looks so so delicious.

    Reply
  10. Jere Cassidy says:

    June 17, 2020 at 4:22 pm

    5 stars
    I just was in Tulsa for 10 days and yes, it felt like summer!!! Now that I am home and cooking again this salad will be added to my summertime grilling. I love the sauce combo for some creamy spicy flavor.

    Reply
  11. Lesli Schwartz says:

    June 17, 2020 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars
    Interesting combo for the dressing. This pasta salad looks so fresh and is so perfect for summer picnics!

    Reply
  12. Taleen says:

    June 17, 2020 at 2:04 pm

    You had me at barbecue ranch! What a delicious and fun summer salad.. and it looks pretty, too!

    Reply
  13. Stine Mari says:

    June 17, 2020 at 8:16 am

    5 stars
    Wow isn’t this a showstopper! It’s gorgeous and it sounds so delicious too. I love anything with ranch dressing!

    Reply
  14. Deborah Brooks says:

    June 16, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    5 stars
    I love the combo of the ranch and the BBQ how interesting! This looks really tasty can’t wait to try it

    Reply
  15. Gloria says:

    July 2, 2018 at 6:41 pm

    5 stars
    Made this the other day for a cookout. SO delicious!

    Reply
    • Christine McMichael replied:

      July 6, 2018 at 9:23 am

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!!

      Reply

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