RANCH PICNIC PASTA SALAD

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This recipe makes A LOT so save it for a large gathering, pot luck or cook out. It is light and refreshing and goes well with everything from burgers, steaks to grilled chicken or just eaten alone. I personally like using the lighter angel hair instead of thicker pastas. Enjoy!

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 10-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta (break in half) or 1 (12 -16 ounce) package tri-color spiral pasta
4 firm ripe seeded diced tomatoes
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
2 medium cucumbers, peeled pulp removed and diced
1 small onion, finely diced
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 (1 ounce) packages hidden valley ranch dressing mix
1 (2/3 ounce) package Italian salad dressing mix (prepared as directed on package only using half the oil called for)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Prepare Italian dressing mix according to directions (but using about 1/2 the oil called for).
  • Mix Ranch dressing with vinegar and oil.
  • Drain pasta well and rinse with cold water, drain well again.
  • Place all ingredients into large bowl and toss well.
  • Refrigerate 12 hours.
  • Toss before serving.
  • **Can use 1/2 of a green, yellow, and orange bell pepper to add more color.
  • You can add other raw hard vegetables such as julienne carrots, blanched asparagus, sliced radish, anything you like.

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