CREAMY BACON-RANCH PASTA SALAD

Creamy Bacon-Ranch Pasta Salad image

Provided by Misty Bryant

Time 30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) package pasta, cooked and drained (elbow "or" small shells work fine)
3 -4 tomatoes, diced
2 cucumbers, sliced thin
10 ounces bacon bits (use a jar "or" you own)
1 cup of hellmans mayonnaise
1 package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
salt and pepper

Steps:

Mix mayo and ranch seasoning until well blended.
Set aside.
In large bowl combine pasta, tomatos, cucumbers, and mayo mixture.
Add salt, pepper, and bacon bits.
Let pasta salad set 4-6 hours or overnight if possible.
Add more mayo if needed before serving (the creamier the better!).
Serve chilled.
My husband is a cheese lover and likes me to add 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar.
For a change of color, I use garden blend spiral pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276, Fat 12.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 31.4, Sodium 664.8, Carbohydrate 25.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 15