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Creamy, Curly Pasta Salad




Source of Recipe


country living






Recipe Introduction


A cooling ranch dressing adds the creamy element, while cavatappi -- a spiral-shaped pasta -- adds the curl in this summer salad.





List of Ingredients



• 1 lb cavatappi (or other spiral-shaped pasta)
  
• 1 1/2 cups Creamy Ranch Dressing*
  
• 1 cup white cheddar cheese, diced
  
• 3/4 cup celery, chopped
  
• 3/4 cup honey-cured turkey ham, cubed
  
• 1/2 cup radishes, thinly sliced
  
• 2 hard cooked eggs, diced
  
• 1 T chopped fresh parsley
  






Instructions



1. In a large pot, cook pasta according to package directions; drain, and let cool.
   
2. In a large bowl, toss together cooked pasta and remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
   






Final Comments


Yields: 16 cups

*See Ranch Dressing recipe