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Ranch Pasta Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Kristi Clark PHOTO BY: Caroline C

"Pasta salad with ranch dressing for the ranch lovers. Use festive pasta for special holidays or events."

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 16 ounces pasta
  • 1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained and chopped
  • 1 (5 ounce) jar stuffed green olives, sliced
  • 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons bacon bits
  • 1 (16 ounce) bottle ranch-style salad dressing
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and reserve.
  2. In a large bowl, combine black olives, green olives, Cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, bacon bits, dressing, onion, ground black pepper and pasta; mix well.
  3. Cover bowl, refrigerate to chill for one hour, and serve.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2007 by ikathegreat
oh this was terrible. i guess it really depends on what kind of salad dressing you use.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2003 by RHIANNON1313
I really enjoy this pasta salad...it's so easy and makes quite a bit. Great for a picnics and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2007 by Lori
I love this stuff! I will make it again and probably quite frequently as it's a nice change... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2007 by laurie marie
For my family this was just way too much cheese. If I make it again I will cut the cheese in half. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2006 by Sunflower1
i doubled the black olives because i dont like green olives. i used crackerbarrel cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2006 by ceci
This is delicious, I get requests to make this all the time. It tastes much better if you... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2007 by Kaylin
DO NOT make this recipe as shown - it is bland, full of calories and not colorful at all. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2005 by JEN5502
This makes a ton! I made it for Thanksgiving and it made enough to bring a batch to each side... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2007 by Kristalyn
I made this for a potluck and about 90% of the people did not like it at all. I really liked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2007 by Brandy
My family loved this dish! the only thing i did differently was i added two slices of hard... MORE

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