Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Creamy Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 12 oz. of pasta, cooked, drained, and rinsed with cool water
• 1 1/2 cups cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 1 1/2 cups tomato, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, cubed
• 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup mayo
• 1 (1oz.) pkg ranch dressing mix
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• Pepper to taste
• 1/2 cup milk

Directions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the bacon, mayo, ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, and pepper.
2. Slowly stir in milk until smooth.
3. Place your pasta, cucumber, tomato, and cheese in a bowl and toss to coat with dressing.
4. Cover and chill at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
5. Toss with additional milk if the salad seems needs a bit more moisture to it.