Ranch and Avocado Pasta Salad

Description: This makes a good lunch or side dish and can be varied depending on preferred taste and what ingredients you have in the fridge. For a vegetarian version, simply leave out the meat.

Ingredients:

• 0.5 (1 ounce) package hidden valley ranch dressing mix
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3 cups dry pasta (Farfalle works nicely)
• 1 avocado, cut into small cubes
• 10 cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 3/4 cup cooked chicken, cubed
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon, cut into pieces

Steps:

1. Mix the Ranch dressing mix with the milk and mayonnaise and leave in the fridge to thicken. If you have time, prepare the Ranch dressing a few hours beforehand to allow the flavours to blend.
2. Cook the pasta.
3. Mix the pasta with the Ranch dressing, avocado, cherry tomatoes and meats.
4. Enjoy!