Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

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Courtesy of Kim Demmon of Today's Creative Blog

Ingredients (11)

1 box (12 oz.) elbow macaroni or any pasta cut
1 packet Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning, Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix Packet
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
½ cup milk
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups sliced yellow and red grape tomatoes
1 package (8 or 9 slices) precooked bacon
2 small cans sliced olives (or one large one)
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Step 1
Boil your pasta according to package instructions. You want the pasta to be al dente so it's not overcooked.
Step 2
While your pasta is boiling, gather all your other ingredients.
Step 3
In a medium bowl, mix up your Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Seasoning, Salad Dressing & Recipe Mix Packet with the mayo, sour cream, milk and garlic powder and set aside.
Step 4
Place all other ingredients in a large bowl.
Step 5
Once your pasta is finished, rinse under a cool stream of water until all the pasta is cool.
Step 6
Place the pasta in with the other ingredients, add the dressing and toss until well-coated.
Step 7
Chill or serve right away.