Kid Friendly Pasta Salad

By ldelmas

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

Preparation

Step 1

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.