Kid Friendly Pasta Salad

Kid Friendly Pasta Salad

Miz Helen's Kitchen

12 ounces of dry Pasta

8 slices thin bacon

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup whole milk

4 tablespoons white vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup grape tomatoes ( yellow & red) halved length view

1/2 pound cheddar cut into small cubes

3 green onions thinly sliced

Ground Black Pepper to taste

24 whole basil leaves, chiffinade

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,pepper and sugar using 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

Recipe Suggestion

For the Adult Table I added, 1 cup of sliced black olives, and 1 cup of Green Bell Pepper chopped.

The Salad was delicious and we will be having on both tables again in the future.