PASTA WITH COTTAGE CHEESE SALAD

Pasta with Cottage Cheese Salad image

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 c of your favorite pasta ,such as rotini
1 c broccoli florets
1 c thin sliced carrots
1 c cherry tomatoes, cut in 1/2
2 to 3 green onions, chopped
16 oz large curd cottage cheese
1/2 c original ranch dressing

Steps:

1. Cook pasta al dente in boiling water(about 8 minutes).Drain and rinse in cold water. Drain. Combine pasta and vegetables in a large bowl. Add cottage cheese and dressing; mix lightly to blend. Chill until ready to serve. Sprinkle with paprika if desired.
2. If desired add 1/2 cup chopped ham or other protein. Such as chicken , chopped up hot dogs, pepperoni, tuna,bologna, bacon,roast beef,a leftover hamburger , you can add olives or nuts too or cauliflower, zucchini. etc...