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Layered Summer Pasta Salad

Layer, toss and serve. What could be easier for a 30-minute, simple summer salad!
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 25 min
Makes: 10 servings (1 cup each)
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1box Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® ranch & bacon pasta salad mix
1 1/4cups Hidden Valley® The Original Ranch® dressing
3cups torn romaine lettuce
2cups shredded carrots
2cups fresh broccoli florets
2plum (Roma) tomatoes, coarsely chopped
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Total Time: 30 min
1.Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2.Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. In medium bowl, stir together seasoning mix and dressing. Add pasta; toss to combine.
3.In 3- or 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass baking dish, layer lettuce, carrots, broccoli and pasta mixture. Top with tomatoes. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Make pasta mix following High Altitude directions on box.
Make the Most of This Recipe
Do-Ahead
Make this salad up to 24 hours before serving.
Time-Saver
For easy prep, purchased bags of shredded carrots, broccoli florets and romaine lettuce.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 230 (Calories from Fat 130); Total Fat 15g (Saturated Fat 1 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 490mg; Total Carbohydrate 20g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 4g); Protein 4Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 100%; Vitamin C 35%; Calcium 4%; Iron 6Exchanges: 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 3 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 1 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Hidden Valley® and The Original Ranch® are Registered Trademarks of The HV Food Products Co.
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