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Easy Tasty Pasta Salad

Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings 6 as a meal, 10 as a side
Author Joe Boyle

Ingredients

Salad

  • 8 oz . Barilla elbow macaroni , cooked to al dente, then cooled
  • 12 to 14 oz. marinated artichoke hearts , drained, liquid reserved
  • 12 to 14 oz. frozen peas , thawed
  • 16 oz . baby corn , chopped into small pieces
  • 4 or 5 green onions , chopped, (about 1 cup)
  • 1 red bell pepper , chopped into 1/4 in. pieces
  • 3 or 4 cups of cooked chicken , chopped into bite sized pieces (optional)

Dressing

  • 1 tbsp Ranch dressing mix
  • 1 tsp Penzey's Fox Point or Mural of Flavor seasoning or similar seasonings
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup reserved artichoke marinade

Instructions

Dressing

  • In a small bowl, combine ranch dressing mix and desired seasoning with the 1 tablespoon of water. Let soak for 5 minutes or more.
  • Stir in buttermilk, mayonnaise, and reserved artichoke marinade until smooth.

Salad

  • In a large bowl, add peas, green onion, red pepper, corn, cooked pasta, and optional chicken. Toss to mix.
  • Add about 1 cup of dressing and the artichokes and fold in.
  • Reserve the remaining dressing for leftovers or as just an added kick to your salad.