Description

Make this delicious, cold pasta salad with a homemade Ranch dressing anytime, but it's perfect for a summer meal. Make it in advance to save time on those busy weekdays.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. your favorite pasta
• 8 slices bacon, cooked, drained and chopped
• 2 c. cooked chopped or shredded chicken, freshly cooked, rotisserie or canned
• ½ avocado, diced
• 1 tomato, seeded and diced
• ½ c. Cheddar cheese, cubed
• Dressing:
• ½ c. buttermilk
• ½ c. mayonnaise
• ½ c. sour cream
• 1 T. chives
• 1 T. fresh dill
• 1 T. fresh parsley
• 1 t. onion powder
• 1 t. garlic powder
• salt, to taste
• freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Cook pasta al dente according to directions. Drain; rinse under cold water.
2. Combine all dressing ingredients; set aside.
3. Toss all ingredients in a large bowl except for the dressing. Add dressing, a bit at a time, to taste. There could be some leftover dressing. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve.