Cold Confetti Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 240 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 240 Minutes

Servings: 8

Not only does this salad look beautiful it is also delicious, it's great to serve at a get-together. Plan ahead this salad needs to chill for a minumum of 4 hours before serving, all ingredients amounts may be adjusted to taste and the complete recipe may be doubled, prep time includes chilling time, feel free to add to the salad ingredients ;-)

Ingredients:

6 cups coloured rotini pasta (cooked, drained and rinsed under cold water)

1 1/2 cups chopped cooked ham

1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped

1 large plum tomato, chopped

1 small red onion, chopped

3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed

1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (or use 1 cup finely cubed cheddar cheese) or 1/2 cup feta cheese (or use 1 cup finely cubed cheddar cheese)

fresh ground black pepper (to taste)

salt (to taste if needed)

1 1/2 cups mayonnaise

1/4 cup prepared hidden valley® original ranch® dressing (can use more, or use favorite brand ranch dressing)

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use 1/2 teaspoon white salt)

2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic (or use 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste)

Directions:

1. In a large glass bowl mix together all salad ingredients except the salt and pepper.
2. In a small bowl combine the dressing ingredients until well blended; pour over the salad and toss to combine.
3. Season with black pepper and salt if desired to taste.
4. If the mixture seems dry add in a little more mayonnaise.
5. Cover and refrigerate for a minumu of 4 hours.

By RecipeOfHealth.com