Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

INGREDIENTS

8 oz

pasta shells

8 oz

frozen peas (thawed, about 1 1/2 cups)

6 oz

grape tomatoes (about 1 cup, halved)

4 oz

cheddar or Colby jack cheese (about 3/4 cup shredded)

1/2 lb

bacon ( cooked and crumbled)

Optional: chopped avocado (for topping)

Dressing Ingredients:

1/2 cup

mayonnaise

2 tbsp

milk

1/2 tsp

dried dill

1/4 tsp

dried parsley

1/4 tsp

dried chives

1/4 tsp

garlic powder

1/8 tsp

onion powder

1/8 tsp

kosher salt

1/8 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

1 tsp

fresh lemon juice