Ranch Picnic Pasta Salad

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions.

Step 2

Prepare Italian dressing mix according to directions (but using about 1/2 the oil called for).

Step 3

Mix Ranch dressing with vinegar and oil.

Step 4

Drain pasta well and rinse with cold water, drain well again.

Step 5

Place all ingredients into large bowl and toss well.

Step 6

Refrigerate 12 hours.

Step 7

Toss before serving.

Step 8

**Can use 1/2 of a green, yellow, and orange bell pepper to add more color.

Step 9

You can add other raw hard vegetables such as julienne carrots, blanched asparagus, sliced radish, anything you like.