Fresh Pasta Salad

Ingredients

1 lb. Mueller's Cut Macaroni

1 large cucumber, peeled and cut in small chunks

2 cups diced fresh tomato

5-6 chopped green onion scallions

8 pieces bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled

1 cup mayonnaise or Miracle whip

1 package hidden valley ranch dry mix

1.5 cups traditional cut shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain in colander and cold water. Place drained pasta in large bowl.

Combine mayonnaise and dry ranch mix and gently stir into pasta coating well. Add cucumber, tomatoes and scallions and gently blend. Add bacon and cheese and blend all well. Refrigerate until chilled.