Recipe information
Ingredients for - Pasta Primavera Salad
2. Fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces - ½ pound
5. Dry ranch dressing mix (such as Penzeys) - 2 tablespoons
6. Dry chip and dip seasoning mix (such as Penzeys) - 1 tablespoon
7. Dry Italian-style salad dressing mix (such as Penzeys) - 1 teaspoon
9. Romaine, torn into bite-size pieces - 1 small head
10. Cucumber, cut into 1/4-inch chunks - 1 large
11. Avocado, cut into bite-size pieces (Optional) - 1
How to cook deliciously - Pasta Primavera Salad
1. Stage
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
2. Stage
While pasta cooks, place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until tender-crisp, 2 to 6 minutes. Drain pasta and asparagus and chill until ready to use, at least 10 minutes.
3. Stage
Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, dip mix, and Italian dressing mix in a bowl.
4. Stage
Assemble chilled rotini, asparagus, ham, romaine, cucumber, and avocado in a large bowl. Top with mayonnaise dressing mixture and toss. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
