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Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad

By Julee Holland June 21, 2016
Ranch seasoning makes this pasta salad stand out from the rest! This salad is a big hit with adults and kids, plus it is a super easy side dish for cookouts and picnics.

Ingredients:
2 boxes bow tie pasta, cooked, drained and cooled, according to directions on box
2 cups mayonnaise
3 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
1 red onion, chopped
1 green pepper, cored, seeded and chopped

Optional add-ins:
broccoli
red peppers
peas
diced ham

Directions:
  1. In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise and ranch seasoning, mix until combined.
  2. Add pasta, onion, pepper and any add-ins into the mayonnaise mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  3. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.