Ingredients
- 12 ounces fun-shaped pasta, such as radiator
- 8 slices thin bacon
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 4 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Dash sugar, optional
- 1/2 cup grape tomatoes (yellow and red), halved lengthwise
- 1/2 pound Cheddar, cut into small cubes
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Ground black pepper
- 24 whole basil leaves, chiffonade
Directions
Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions. Then drain and rinse in cold water until cool. Set aside.
Cut the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces and throw into a large skillet. Saute until slightly crisp, and then remove to a paper-towel-lined-plate.
For the dressing, mix the mayonnaise, milk, vinegar, salt, and sugar if using in a small bowl.
Stir together the pasta, dressing, tomatoes, bacon, Cheddar and green onions in a large mixing bowl. Taste for seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if needed.
Stir in the basil at the end.
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By anniefrau
Lake Forest, IL
on January 15, 2013
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Truly a "kid friendly pasta salad" with great flavor and color. Funny thing is my husband liked it the best! I think the basil really gives it the extra special touch. Will definitely be making again!
By Tvbw
on January 14, 2013
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Excellent. All of the ingredients complement each other. Sweet, tangy, soft, hardy, & colorful. This was better the second day, after all the ingredients blended. This one is a keeper!! I wouldn't change a thing.
By bkunkel118_12588090
Hopkinsville, 56
on January 13, 2013
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The pasta salad was fantastic! Instead of adding green onions I added some dried chives.(my husband doesn't care for onions I like other added black olives and grren olives. Great Job-Ree!
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