Cool Pasta Salad

9 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (1 ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 (16 ounce) package pasta
  • 12 cup carrot
  • 8 ounces cheddar cheese cubes (1 package)
  • 4 ounces pepperoni, cut into quarters (half a package)
  • 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can black olives, drained
  • 1 cup assorted fresh vegetable, diced

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix ranch dressing mix, mayo and milk as directed on package.
  2. 2
    Peel and slice the carrots into matchsticks.
  3. 3
    Cook the pasta as directed on package, adding the carrots to the boiling pasta for the last 3-4 minutes of cooking time.
  4. 4
    Drain the pasta and carrots, rinse until cool.
  5. 5
    In a large bowl, combine the pasta/carrots, olives, cheese cubes, pepperoni, and assorted vegetables.
  6. 6
    Add in the ranch dressing as desired (I used about half of it).
  7. 7
    Let chill for at least an hour.
  8. 8
    Add more dressing as needed.
  9. 9
    You can substitute other kinds of cheese for the cheddar.
  10. 10
    Instead of pepperoni, try ham or chicken.

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