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Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad

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Ingredients

Pasta

  • 1 pound rotini pasta
  • 1 cup chopped broccoli
  • 8 ounces cubed cheddar cheese
  • 1 diced English cucumber
  • 1 diced bell pepper red or green
  • 1/2 diced red onion

Ranch Dressing

  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried chives
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook 1 pound rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is cooled. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • While pasta is cooking, prepare 1 cup chopped broccoli8 ounces cubed cheddar cheese1 diced English cucumber1 diced bell pepper, and 1/2 diced red onion.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise1/2 cup milk1 tablespoon granulated garlic1 tablespoon dried parsley1 tablespoon dried chives1 tablespoon onion powder1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
  • Pour dressing over pasta and toss until thoroughly coated. Add the broccoli, cheese cubes, cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion. Toss until all ingredients are coated.
  • Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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