Recipe Time Out: Kerri's Easy-Peasy Pasta Salad

Today’s recipe is a very simple one from my own brain (also very simple).  Not only is it easy and delicious but, for me, it provides a taste of summer any time of year.

 

Ingredients:

6-8 oz. of your favorite short pasta (I like to use tri-color rotini)

One small-medium tomato (like a vine-ripe tomato)

½ of one green bell pepper

Approx. ½ cup sliced carrots

2-oz. can sliced olives, drained

½ packet of Ranch dressing/dip powder (it usually comes in a 1-oz package)

2 Tbsp mayonnaise

2-3 Tbsp olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

 

Instructions:

 

Prepare pasta according to directions on package.  When cooked, rinse with cold water and set aside.

Chop tomato and green pepper into chunks and place in large bowl with carrots and olives. 

Add pasta, Ranch powder, mayonnaise, olive oil and salt and pepper.  Toss well.

Can be served at room temperature or chilled.

Serves 4-6.