Cilantro Ranch Pasta Salad

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Ingredients

Pasta salad:

  • 1 pound of pasta (gemelli is my favorite)
  • 1 English cucumber, chopped
  • 1 avocado, cubed
  • 8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 4 slices of bacon, crumbled
  • 16 ounces cilantro ranch dressing (see below)
  • 12 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed

Cilantro ranch dressing:

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 jar of green salsa
  • 1 packet of dry ranch dip mix
  • 1 bunch of cilantro
  • Squeeze of lime

Optional ingredients:

  • Grilled chicken
  • Tri-tip
  • Blue cheese
  • Cheddar cubes

Directions

  1. Make the dressing: Add all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Prepare pasta until al dente, drain and rinse in cold water.
  3. Stir the cilantro ranch dressing into pasta and then add in toppings and toss together.
  4. Add in any extras as you desire!

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