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Ranch Pasta Salad




Source of Recipe


dmvezina


List of Ingredients




8 oz. small shell or spiral pasta
1 box frozen peas-with-carrots
1 to 2 c. diced ham (can use smoked turkey or crumbled bacon)
1 c. diced cheddar cheese (optional)
1 small can sliced black olives, drained (opt.)
1 bottle Hidden Valley Ranch Original or Bacon dressing (OR see note below*)

Recipe



Cook pasta according to package directions. When pasta is tender, toss in frozen veggies, then
immediately drain pasta/veggie mixture. Transfer to mixing bowl. Toss in ham, cheese, olives, and enough dressing to moisten to taste. Chill before serving. If salad thickens in fridge, add milk or dressing to taste. *Don't substitute other brands because they're usually thinner than the name brand dressing. If you prefer, whisk 1 envelope of ranch dressing mix with 1 cup of mayo and 1/2 c. milk/buttermilk to make your own dressing.