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Summer Salad Surprise

Happy 1st day of Summer!

I’m not a huge fan of summer.  Yes, I know, I’m in the minority on that one.  Hot long days just don’t excite me.  But cold pasta salads that I can serve as a main meal make me happy.  I like recipes I can make in the summer that don’t use the oven to get the whole house hot.  My mom found this recipe on a box of french fried onions many years ago.  I’ve never been able to find it anywhere to be able to give proper credit.  Over the years, I’ve put a few different spins on the original.  I love Garbanzo beans so much that I now add them to this recipe.  My husband’s change is to use Ranch dressing instead of mayo.  I love all of these flavors together and the sweetness of the corn, the saltiness of the bacon, the crunch of the onions just make summer a little bit more enjoyable.

Summer Salad Surprise

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2 cans (16 oz) corn

1 can (16 oz) green beans

1 can (16 oz) garbanzo beans

1 pkg (16 oz) elbow macaroni, cooked, drained and chilled

8 strips of bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled

1 can (3 oz) french fried onions

1 cup mayonnaise

1 tsp seasoned salt

OR

substitute mayo and salt for Ranch Dressing

Chill vegetables.

Combine macaroni, vegetables, bacon and ½ can of onions.

Add mayo/salt or Ranch dressing.

Toss gently. Chill until serving.

Serves 6-8