Country Pasta Salad (Turkey, Bacon, Ranch)

Submitted by Karen R.

"One of my go-to salad recipes. It's great with turkey or chicken. In a time crunch, quality deli meat can be used and it's just as good. From the Iowa Turkey Federation."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 8 ounces rotelle macaroni, uncooked
• 1 1⁄2 cups cooked turkey or 9 ounces cooked turkey, cut up
• 1 red peppers or 1 green pepper, chopped
• 1⁄3 cup carrot, shredded
• 4 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1⁄4 cup black olives, sliced
• 1 cup ranch dressing (Hidden Valley Ranch made from mix is best)

directions

1. Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool.
2. In a large salad bowl, combine macaroni, turkey, pepper, carrots, bacon and olives.
3. Add dressing and toss well, cover and chill.