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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a Summer Staple around our house. It goes great with anything grilled or with sandwiches. It's also great with cooked meat added and served as a cold meal. Prep. time does not include refrigeration. Ingredients:
1 lb tri-color spiral pasta (or your favorite - cooked and drained according to package directions.) |
1 medium onion, diced |
1 medium green bell pepper, diced |
2 -3 medium roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped |
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can ripe black olives, drained |
4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated or diced |
1 tablespoon bacos bacon bits |
1 cup of your favorite bottled ranch dressing (i use kraft free ranch) |
1 tablespoon water, add to dressing if it very thick (optional) |
fresh black pepper |
Directions:
1. In a large container gently combine all ingredients mixing well.
2. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, the longer it mingles the better it tastes!
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