RANCH PASTA SALAD
If you love the flavor of creamy ranch dressing, then this pasta salad recipe is for you. It has the perfect ratio of pasta and dressing. Cucumber and tomato lighten up the salad and add some crunch. Ham and cheese not only provide flavor but make the pasta salad heartier. You can almost eat this as a meal. It will be perfect for...
Provided by Dawn Whitted
Categories Salads
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Prepare pasta noodles al dente according to package directions.
- 2. Strain and cool.
- 3. In a separate bowl, mix the ranch dressing envelope according to the package directions adding mayo & buttermilk.
- 4. I thin it out with a couple additional tablespoons of buttermilk or milk if needed.
- 5. Add cubed cheese, cucumber, tomato halves, and optional ham to the pasta.
- 6. Add dressing.
- 7. Combine well.
- 8. Refrigerate for an hour or more. If the noodles soak up most of the dressing, you may add a bit of milk to loosen it up or just a squirt or two of bottled dressing.
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