Fiesta Pasta Salad

This is one of my favorite pasta salads. I discovered this at my mother-in-law's house. She made this one night when E and F were just babies. Everyone in the family was secretly stealing bites of it even though it was supposed to be for a function at Madie's school the next day. When she brought home the leftovers Ricky and I had some and loved it. We have enjoyed making it at least once a summer ever since. It makes a HUGE amount, so make sure you have someone to share it with.

Dressing:

1 package Fiesta Ranch salad dressing mix (I can never find this kind so I just use the regular ranch dressing mix and add some taco seasoning)

2 cups buttermilk

2 cups mayonnaise

Salad:

16-oz package spiral pasta, cooked

1/2 small red onion, diced

16-oz can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

1 can corn, drained

1 can artichoke hearts, drained and cut up (these are expensive, but so worth it)

1 red pepper, diced

1 green pepper, diced

1 can sliced olives

cooked chicken, cut-up

grated cheese and crushed tortilla chips

Combine dressing ingredients. Set aside. Combine salad ingredients in LARGE bowl. Stir dressing into salad. Right before serving, add cheese and chips. Serves 20-25.