jen's ranch pasta salad

(2 RATINGS)
30 Pinches
Maumee, OH
Updated on Sep 14, 2012

You can doctor up this salad any way you like, using different cold veggies & variations on ranch dressing. It's great & a wonderful summer potluck pleaser!

prep time 1 Hr
cook time
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 box rotini pasta
  • 1 bottle ranch dressing
  • 1 package colby jack cheese

How To Make jen's ranch pasta salad

  • Step 1
    Ingredients: ~1 box rotini pasta (any kind, I prefer the tri-color or vegetable rotini) ~1 16 oz bottle ranch dressing (any kind, 3 cheese or with bacon works best) ~8 oz shredded cheese (I use colby jack, casserole blend, or cheddar) ~small package real bacon bits (if not using ranch w/bacon dressing) ~any vegetables you like (carrots, tomatoes, snow peas, etc), cut small ~grated Parmesan cheese, to taste Directions: ~Cook pasta according to package directions until soft. ~Drain, rinse with cold water until cool. ~Put pasta in a large serving dish. Add ranch dressing (full bottle) and stir until all pasta is coated.. ~Add cheese, veggies & bacon bits, stir together until well-mixed. ~Chill in fridge for a couple hours, top with Parmesan cheese before serving.

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