Simple Ranch Pasta Salad
This simple Ranch Pasta Salad recipe is so simple and delicious. It is great for taking to pot-lucks and picnics. The ingredients are all ingredients from Aldi, with the exception of the pasta. For this recipe, I use Shell Pasta and I have not seen that at our local Aldi stores.
The great thing about this recipe, is that you can customize it to your preference, and add different ingredients. It is also good that you can make it ahead of time and have it in your refrigerator ready to go!
Ingredients for Simple Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe
- 16 oz medium Shell Pasta
- 2 – 3 cups diced multi-colored Bell Pepper
- 6 oz Green Olives
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese
- 1 8 oz package Bacon Bits
- 12 oz Ranch Dressing
- Optional: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Pepperoni – many different ingredients could be added
- Note: These measurements are what I used for my Ranch Pasta Salad. Amounts can vary.
Detailed Steps on How to Make Simple Ranch Pasta Salad
First cook the pasta according to the directions on the box and drain.
After draining, place the pasta in a bowl and add about 1/4 of the bottle of Ranch dressing, enough to cover the pasta. It helps prevent the pasta from sticking.
Place in the refrigerator to cool. It can be cooled overnight. I usually cook the pasta the night before I make the Ranch pasta salad. If you have a party to take it to, it makes it much faster to have the pasta cooked and cooled, then you can just add the ingredients the day you need it.
After the pasta is cooled, add the remaining ingredients, peppers, the olives (drained), cheese, bacon bits, and remaining dressing. Mix thoroughly.
Enjoy!
Enjoy this tasty and easy Ranch pasta salad made with very simple ingredients. It is a great recipe to take to any potluck or picnic and will by enjoyed by everyone!
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Simple Ranch Pasta Salad Recipe
This Ranch Pasta Salad recipe is so simple and delicious. It is great for taking to pot-lucks and picnics.
Ingredients
- 16 oz medium Shell Pasta
- 2 - 3 cups diced multi-colored Bell Pepper
- 6 oz jar Green Olives
- 2 cups Shredded Cheese
- 1 8 oz package Bacon Bits
- 12 oz Ranch Dressing
- Optional: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Pepperoni - many different ingredients could be added
- Note: These measurements are what I used for my Ranch Pasta Salad. Amounts can vary.
Instructions
1. Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box and drain.
2. After draining, place the pasta in a bowl and add about 1/4 of the bottle of Ranch dressing and mix to cover the pasta. This prevents the pasta from sticking. Place in the refrigerator to cool. It can be cooled overnight.
3. After the pasta is cooled, add the remaining ingredients, peppers, the olives (drained), cheese, bacon bits, and remaining dressing. Mix thoroughly.
