RANCH PICNIC PASTA SALAD

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This recipe makes A LOT so save it for a large gathering, pot luck or cook out. It is light and refreshing and goes well with everything from burgers, steaks to grilled chicken or just eaten alone. I personally like using the lighter angel hair instead of thicker pastas. Enjoy!

Provided by Shawn C

Categories     Vegetable

Time 20m

Yield 10-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta (break in half) or 1 (12 -16 ounce) package tri-color spiral pasta
4 firm ripe seeded diced tomatoes
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
2 medium cucumbers, peeled pulp removed and diced
1 small onion, finely diced
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
3 (1 ounce) packages hidden valley ranch dressing mix
1 (2/3 ounce) package Italian salad dressing mix (prepared as directed on package only using half the oil called for)
1/2 cup olive oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions.
  • Prepare Italian dressing mix according to directions (but using about 1/2 the oil called for).
  • Mix Ranch dressing with vinegar and oil.
  • Drain pasta well and rinse with cold water, drain well again.
  • Place all ingredients into large bowl and toss well.
  • Refrigerate 12 hours.
  • Toss before serving.
  • **Can use 1/2 of a green, yellow, and orange bell pepper to add more color.
  • You can add other raw hard vegetables such as julienne carrots, blanched asparagus, sliced radish, anything you like.

Deborah Gutman
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. It's also a healthy and delicious dish that's perfect for summer gatherings.


Eira Raheem
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pasta salad turned out really bland. I think I'll try it again with a different recipe.


Lolo Nkosi
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This pasta salad is so good! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Rehman Memon
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.


Md Prince Sohag
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I've made this pasta salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect summer dish!


MD amdadul Islam
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or ham. It's also a great make-ahead dish, which is perfect for busy weeknights.


David Victor coxon Coxon
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's light and refreshing, and the flavors go really well together.


Deborah “Debsdesigns” Blaylock
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Usman Liaqat
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I'm not a huge fan of ranch dressing, but this pasta salad was surprisingly good. I'll definitely be making it again.


MD raju Mozumder
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This recipe was a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more seasoning next time.


Joselyn Ojeda
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This pasta salad is my new go-to for summer gatherings. It's easy to make and always a hit.


Hamza Nawaz
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So good! I added some chopped bacon and halved cherry tomatoes, and it was perfect.


Gregory Jones (MYGBE)
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! It's definitely a crowd-pleaser.


Presentah Ptar
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This recipe was a huge hit at my last picnic! Everyone raved about it and asked for the recipe.


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