Mexican Pasta Salad with Uncle Dan's Southern Classic Ranch Salad Dressing & Pair it up with cut-up fruits

Ingredients

• 8 oz wholemeal pasta, cooked, spirals, bow tie, or penne
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ red capsicum or bell pepper, diced
• ½ red onion, finely diced
• 1 Lebanese cucumber, diced
• 1 can of corn kernels, drained
• 1 can of black beans, drained & rinsed
• ¼ cup fresh coriander, chopped

Dressing Preparation

Ingredients

• 1 packet of Uncle Dan's Classic Ranch
• 2 cups Buttermilk (substitute with a dairy-free option)
• 2 cups Mayonnaise

Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the Ranch mix, buttermilk and mayonnaise.
For best results, mix at least 8 hours before serving.
Refrigerate.

Uncle Dan's Notes
Reduce the recipe by half to prepare 16 oz (for 3-6 people)
Consider substituting cottage cheese, Greek yogurt, low-fat sour cream or mayonnaise to mix up the right dip for you.

Now, combine all of the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Mix all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Add the dressing to the salad and toss gently to combine. Your healthy Mexican pasta salad is READY!