Ranch Chicken & Bacon Pasta Salad

• 1 c. mayonnaise (lowfat or fat-free work just fine for this)
• 1 c. Ranch salad dressing
• 2 c. veggies of choice (I used peas this time. Tomatoes, peppers, olives, green onions and cucumbers, or any combination thereof, are also great options.)
• 1/2 lb. shredded or diced fully cooked chicken
• 1/2 lb. diced and cooked bacon
• 1 lb. corkscrew pasta, cooked and rinsed with cold water
• 1 c. shredded cheese
• Salt and pepper, to taste

1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mayonnaise and Ranch dressing. Add the veggies, chicken and bacon. Stir to combine.

2. Add the chilled pasta and toss to coat. Stir in the shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

It’s really as simple as that. The mayo/ranch combo mixed with the chicken and bacon is a surefire winner no matter what else you put with it. Experiment and have fun!