This ABC Pasta Salad is perfect for school lunches. ABC = Apples, Broccoli & Cheddar makes this a colorful and nutritious meal for the kids (and adults too.) You can make this in advance so the ranch flavor can meld a bit with the ingredients or if you're like my husband, he likes his dressing on the side so he can add it just before enjoying.

ABC Pasta Salad
ingredients:
- 4 oz alphabet pasta
- 4 cups small broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup light ranch dressing
- 1 small apple, cored & diced
- 1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat mild cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
instructions:
- In large pot of boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions, adding broccoli in the last 3 minutes of cooking. Rinse with cold water; drain.
- Toss together pasta, broccoli and dressing. Stir in apple, Cheddar and chives.
- Tip: Add chopped almonds and raisins for added texture!
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