SUPERB SOUTHWESTERN RANCH PASTA SALAD

Superb Southwestern Ranch Pasta Salad image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 19

16 oz cooked and drained tri color pasta or your favorite
3/4 c red and green pepper, diced
1/2 c black olives, sliced - i cut mine in half
3 green onions, sliced thin
1/2 c red onion, diced
5 - 6 oz shredded, cheddar cheese
1 c frozen corn, thawed
1 small avacado, peeled and diced
1 medium tomato, diced
1/2 medium cucumber, diced
4 Tbsp real bacon bits or use crumbled fresh bacon
1/2 Tbsp salad supreme seasoning
salt & pepper to taste - optional
DRESSING
1 pkg hidden valley spicy ranch - mixed according to directions on packet
1 c milk for dressing
1 c mayonnaise for dressing
1/4 tsp each - cumin & chili powder or to taste
1 1/2 tsp sugar

Steps:

1. Make dressing according to package instructions, with the addition of sugar, cumin and chili powder. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2. Cook your pasta, according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
3. Cut up your vegetables.
4. Once pasta is cool and dressing is chilled - pour pasta into a large bowl and sprinkle with salad supreme.
5. Add prepared vegetables, cheese and bacon. Toss well.
6. Pour prepared dressing over pasta mixture and toss well to coat all pasta. Salt and pepper if desired.
7. Place in refrigerator and chill until ready to serve. At least 2 hours. I garnished with some sliced green onion tops...Enjoy!