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Ranch Pasta Salad


"Pasta salad with ranch dressing for the ranch lovers. Use festive pasta for special holidays or events."
Original recipe yield: 6 servings.
Servings:
6

INGREDIENTS:

  • 16 ounces pasta
  • 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
  • 1 (5 ounce) jar stuffed green olives, sliced
  • 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons bacon bits
  • 1 (16 ounce) bottle ranch-style salad dressing
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
  2. In a large bowl, combine black olives, green olives, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, bacon bits, dressing, onion, ground black pepper and pasta; mix well.
  3. Cover bowl, refrigerate to chill for one hour, and serve.