Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (12 ounce) package uncooked pasta (such as bowtie or rotini)
• 1 cup regular or lite mayonnaise
• 1 package J&D's Bacon Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
• 1/2 cup milk, or as needed
• 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 yellow and 1 orange bell pepper, julienned
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• Chopped bacon or bacon bits (optional)

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for approx. 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain pasta.
   
2. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, J&D's Bacon Ranch Dressing & Dip Mix, garlic powder, and garlic pepper. Stir in milk until smooth.
   
3. Place bacon, tomato, black olives and cheese in bowl and toss to coat with dressing.