Ranch Pasta Salad

By The Southern Lady Cooks

Ingredients

8 ounces salad rotini pasta (could use any kind of pasta you like)
1 can medium pitted ripe olives (weight 6 ounces, drained, chopped)
1/4 cup real bacon bits
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
1/2 cup green onion (chopped (or about 3 onions))
12 cherry tomatoes (cut in half (could use more or 1 large tomato, chopped and drained))
1 cup cucumber (coarsely chopped)
1/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing (your preference)
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dillweed

Prep Time20mins
Servings10

Instructions

Prepare pasta according to package directions for salad pasta draining and running under cold water. Let pasta cool while you prepare other ingredients.

Mix all together in a large salad bowl and add homemade ranch dressing made with recipe below. Let cool in refrigerator for several hours before serving or overnight. Makes about 10 to 12 servings. Serve over lettuce or as is. (Note: This salad will keep in the refrigerator for several days. If becomes dry after a few days, add more mayo.)