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RANCH PASTA SALAD RECIPE | ALLRECIPES



Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe | Allrecipes image

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

Provided by Kristi Clark

Categories     Salad    Pasta Salad

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces pasta
1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
1 (5 ounce) jar stuffed green olives, sliced
8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2?½ tablespoons bacon bits
1 (16 ounce) bottle ranch-style salad dressing
½ cup chopped green onions
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • 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.
  • In a large bowl, combine black olives, green olives, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, bacon bits, dressing, onion, ground black pepper and pasta; mix well.
  • Cover bowl, refrigerate to chill for one hour, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 959.4 calories, CarbohydrateContent 48 g, CholesterolContent 150.8 mg, FatContent 72 g, FiberContent 4.6 g, ProteinContent 30.1 g, SaturatedFatContent 22.5 g, SodiumContent 2018.7 mg, SugarContent 3.6 g

BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD RECIPE | HIDDEN VALLEY® RANCH



Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe | Hidden Valley® Ranch image

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Provided by Courtesy of Kim Demmon of Today's Creative Blog

Total Time 41 minutes

Prep Time 30 minutes

Cook Time 11 minutes

Yield 0

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 box (12 oz.) elbow macaroni
1 packet Hidden Valley® Original Ranch Salad® Dressing & Seasoning Mix
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups grape tomatoes
1 package (8 or 9 slices) bacon
2 small cans olives
½ cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Boil your pasta according to package instructions. You want the pasta to be al dente so it's not overcooked.
  • While your pasta is boiling, gather all your other ingredients.
  • In a medium bowl, mix up your Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning, Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix Packet with the mayo, sour cream, milk and garlic powder and set aside.
  • Place all other ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Once your pasta is finished, rinse under a cool stream of water until all the pasta is cool.
  • Place the pasta in with the other ingredients, add the dressing and toss until well-coated.
  • Chill or serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0

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