Summer Pasta Salad
This Summer Pasta Salad is a quick and delicious pasta salad packed full of flavor and ready in less than 20 minutes! It's the perfect dish to take to a cookout or bbq - or just to enjoy on your own at lunch!
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb bowtie pasta
- 4-5 slices of bacon, cooked
- 6 oz broccoli, chopped
- 1 bunch of grapes, cut in half
- 4 oz cheddar cheese, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package.
- While the pasta in cooking, cook your bacon. (See note above)
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, sugar, and red wine vinegar. Stir until smooth.
- Chop the broccoli into smaller pieces and cut the cheddar cheese into small cubes. Cut the grapes in half.
- Once the pasta is done, add it to a large bowl. Add the cooked bacon, broccoli, grapes, and cheddar cheese.
- Top with half the dressing and taste. If you prefer more dressing, add the remaining dressing slowly. Taste again and season with salt and pepper if needed.
