EASY RANCH PASTA SALAD

The weather has finally warmed here in Indiana.

With warmer weather I like to make meals that 

won't heat up my kitchen.

I found the recipe online and just want to share 

with you this delicious salad.

INGREDIENTS

• 1- 12 ounce box mini shells cooked according to package directions, and cooled
• 1 cup mayo
• 1 ranch dressing seasoning packet
• 3 tablespoons milk
• salt, pepper to taste
• 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 6-8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small bowl, combine mayo, milk and ranch reasoning packet.
2. In a large bowl, toss together cooled pasta, broccoli, red bell pepper, green onions, bacon, and mayo mixture.
3. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
5. Add in a tablespoon or two of milk right before serving if needed.