Ranch Picnic Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Ranch Picnic Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta (break in half) or (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

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta (break in half) or (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

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
Prepare Italian dressing mix according to directions (but using about 1/2 the oil called for).
3
Mix Ranch dressing with vinegar and oil.
4
Drain pasta well and rinse with cold water, drain well again.
5
Place all ingredients into large bowl and toss well.
6
Refrigerate 12 hours.
7
Toss before serving.
8
**Can use 1/2 of a green, yellow, and orange bell pepper to add more color.
9
You can add other raw hard vegetables such as julienne carrots, blanched asparagus, sliced radish, anything you like.

401

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package angel hair pasta (break in half) or (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, and more.

Yes, Ranch Picnic Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Ranch Picnic Pasta Salad

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