Cold Confetti Pasta Salad

17 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • SALAD
  • 6 cups coloured rotini pasta (cooked, drained and rinsed under cold water)
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped cooked ham
  • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 large plum tomato, chopped
  • 1 small red onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (or use 1 cup finely cubed cheddar cheese) or 1/2 cup feta cheese (or use 1 cup finely cubed cheddar cheese)
  • fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
  • salt (to taste if needed)
  • DRESSING
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup prepared Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing (can use more, or use favorite brand ranch dressing)
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use 1/2 teaspoon white salt)
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic (or use 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large glass bowl mix together all salad ingredients except the salt and pepper.
  2. 2
    In a small bowl combine the dressing ingredients until well blended; pour over the salad and toss to combine.
  3. 3
    Season with black pepper and salt if desired to taste.
  4. 4
    If the mixture seems dry add in a little more mayonnaise.
  5. 5
    Cover and refrigerate for a minumu of 4 hours.

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