Ranch Pasta Salad

Taste of Home Simple & Delicious August/September 2010, p. 26

3 cups uncooked tricolor spiral pasta

1 cup chopped fresh broccoli florets

¾ cup chopped seeded peeled cucumber

½ cup seeded chopped tomato

1 bottle (8 oz.) ranch salad dressing

½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese

CHOP.

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. 

I was surprised how fast the water cooled the pasta. Neat kitchen hack!

In a large bowl, combine the pasta, broccoli, cucumber and tomato. 

Beautiful, even pre-dairy.

Drizzle with salad dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese. 

But of course cheese makes everything ten times as gorgeous! 

Ready to eat without any time in the fridge!

My Rating: 4/5 "This is just all-around pleasant. The flavors are fresh but substantial and everything has a nice texture. Big hustle from a little salad!"