Name: Ranch Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb tri-color spiral pasta (or your favorite - cooked and drained according to package directions.); 1 medium onion, diced; 1 medium green bell pepper, diced; 2 -3 medium roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can ripe black olives, drained; 4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated or diced; 1 tablespoon Bacos bacon bits; 1 cup of your favorite bottled ranch dressing (I use Kraft Free Ranch); 1 tablespoon water, add to dressing if it very thick (optional); fresh black pepper

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This is a Summer Staple around our house. It goes great with anything grilled or with sandwiches. It's also great with cooked meat added and served as a cold meal. Prep. time does not include refrigeration.

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ingredients

1 lb tri-color spiral pasta (or your favorite - cooked and drained according to package directions.)
1 medium onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
2 -3 medium roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can ripe black olives, drained
4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated or diced
1 tablespoon Bacos bacon bits
1 cup of your favorite bottled ranch dressing (I use Kraft Free Ranch)
1 tablespoon water, add to dressing if it very thick (optional)
fresh black pepper

directions

In a large container gently combine all ingredients mixing well.
Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, the longer it mingles the better it tastes!

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"This is a Summer Staple around our house. It goes great with anything grilled or with sandwiches. It's also great with cooked meat added and served as a cold meal. Prep. time does not include refrigeration."

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review by Jonathan Melendez

7/24/2021

Great salad for BBQ's, picnics or potlucks! It was so easy to make and doesn't require a lot of ingredients. Overall a big winner!

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review by Starr F.

7/31/2015

I love this salad! I add 1 or 2 TBl. Spoons of Lime Juice, halved cherries tomatoes and green olives. Very versatile.

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