RANCH BROCCOLI PASTA SALAD

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Here's an easy summer salad for potlucks, ladies luncheons and picnics. Tricolor spiral pasta and broccoli florets are coated with a mild dressing and bits of bacon. Margie Shaw of Americus, Georgia sent the recipe.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) tricolor spiral pasta, cooked, rinsed and drained
3 cups broccoli florets
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1 envelope reduced-fat ranch salad dressing mix
1/2 teaspoon salt
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli and onion. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk, salad dressing mix and salt. Add to pasta mixture; toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 523mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges