Cold Confetti Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

SALAD
6 cups coloured rotini pasta (cooked, drained and rinsed under cold water)
1 1/2 cups chopped cooked ham
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large plum tomato, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
3/4 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (or use 1 cup finely cubed cheddar cheese) or 1/2 cup feta cheese (or use 1 cup finely cubed cheddar cheese)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
salt (to taste if needed)
DRESSING
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup prepared Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Dressing (can use more, or use favorite brand ranch dressing)
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or use 1/2 teaspoon white salt)
2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic (or use 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste)

Preparation

In a large glass bowl mix together all salad ingredients except the salt and pepper.
In a small bowl combine the dressing ingredients until well blended; pour over the salad and toss to combine.
Season with black pepper and salt if desired to taste.
If the mixture seems dry add in a little more mayonnaise.
Cover and refrigerate for a minumu of 4 hours.