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    By Amy · Published: Jul 1, 2015 · Updated: May 17, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy Leave a Comment

    Cucumber Ranch Pasta Salad

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    This is a sponsored conversation written by me of behalf of Hidden Valley®. The opinions and text are all mine.

    I absolutely LOVE ranch dressing… and cucumbers!  So when I saw the new Hidden Valley® Cucumber Ranch dressing, it inspired me to flavor up one of my favorite summertime pasta salads and I came up with this simple (and delicious!) Cucumber Ranch Pasta Salad.

    Pasta salad in a white bowl over a striped napkin.  A bottle of salad dressing and a cucumber is in the background.

    Now that the days are longer and the weather is warmer, I don’t want to spend a ton of time in the kitchen (I’d rather be outside!).  This pasta salad can be eaten as a meal in itself and isn’t rocket science to prepare.

    With the help of the flavors of the new Hidden Valley® Cucumber Ranch dressing, you can throw this together in less than 20 minutes.

    A partially peeled cucumber and halved cherry tomatoes on a wood cutting board.It’s as simple as chopping up a few vegetables and combining them with the pasta of your choice.  I also added bacon pieces.  Leftover cooked shredded chicken would also be a great addition!

    Pasta salad in a white bowl with a serving spoon on a folded striped napkin.

    I added all of my favorite vegetables:  Cucumbers, tomatoes, black olives, onions and green peppers.  Use your imagination and fill it full of YOUR favorite veggies!  These just happen to be my favorite.  Oh, and bacon always makes everything better so that was a no-brainer.

    Closeup of penne pasta with vegetables, bacon, olives, and dressing in a white bowl with a serving spoon.

    Enjoy!

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    A white bowl of pasta salad on a folded striped napkin.

    Cucumber Ranch Pasta Salad


    • Total Time: 20 mins
    • Yield: 6 servings
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    Ingredients

    • 16 ounces penne pasta (or short pasta of your choice) cooked according to package directions, drained and rinsed with cold water.
    • ½ cup Hidden Valley® Cucumber Ranch Dressing
    • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
    • 1 English cucumber, or about 2 cups sliced cucumbers
    • ¾ cup chopped green bell pepper
    • ½ cup chopped yellow or red onion
    • 2 (2.5 ounce drained weight) cans sliced black olives, drained
    • 1 (2.8 ounce) package bacon recipe pieces (about ¾ cup)
    • Salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Rinse and drain with cold water.
    2. Place drained pasta in a large bowl and add the Hidden Valley® Cucumber Ranch dressing. Stir well to coat pasta.
    3. Add remaining ingredients and gently stir to incorporate.
    • Prep Time: 8 mins
    • Cook Time: 12 mins
    • Category: Pasta
    • Method: Boil
    • Cuisine: American

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    This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Hidden Valley. The opinions and text are all mine.

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