Ranch Pasta Salad

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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Recipe by Greffete

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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READY IN: 30mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

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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