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Ranch Pasta Salad




Source of Recipe


allrecipes.com






Recipe Introduction


Pasta salad with ranch dressing for the ranch lovers. Use festive pasta for special holidays or events.





List of Ingredients



• 1 lb pasta
  
• 1 (6 oz) can black olives, drained and chopped
  
• 1 (5 oz) jar stuffed green olives, sliced
  
• 1/2 lb shredded Cheddar cheese
  
• 1/2 lb shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  
• 3 T bacon bits
  
• 1 (16 oz) bottle ranch dressing
  
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  






Instructions



1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
   
2. In a large bowl, combine black olives, green olives, cheddar cheese, monterey jack cheese, bacon bits, dressing, onions, ground black pepper and pasta; mix well.
   
3. Cover bowl, refrigerate to chill for one hour, and serve.
   






Final Comments


Makes 6 servings