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Ranch Pasta Salad

This simple pasta salad can be served as the main meal or a side. Perfect complements include hamburgers, hot dogs, and Sloppy Joes.

Total Prep Time: 25 minutes

You Will Need
3 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta
1 cup chopped fresh broccoli florets
3/4 cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
1 bottle (8 ounces) ranch salad dressing
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

What to Do
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, cucumber, and tomato. Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Serves: 8

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