3 zested macaroni pasta salad Recipes

rotini pasta, uncooked (1 lb), lime zest, grated (from 2 medium limes), fresh lime juice (from 2 medium limes), ranch dressing, taco seasoning mix, avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped, grape tomatoes, cut in half, cheddar cheese, grated, fresh cilantro, finely chopped, green onions, sliced (including tops), red kidney beans, drained and rinsed, pitted ripe olives, drained and cut in half, green chilies, drained and chopped

cooked macaroni or 4 cups other pastas, orange , zest and juice of, mayonnaise, onion, diced very fine, chopped fresh flat-leaf italian parsley , to taste, red bell pepper, diced (optional), scallions, diced (optional), garlic powder (optional), paprika (optional), black pepper, salt