Broccoli, Bacon & Pasta Salad

By SpartyGreenMom

Ingredients

• 12 oz. package Rotini pasta, I used the tri-color
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup Pompeian Red Wine Vinegar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. salt
• 3 cups raw broccoli, chopped
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
• 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds, salted or unsalted
• 1/2 cup crumbled , cooked bacon
• 1/4 cup diced red onion

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Drain again.
Place pasta in a large bowl and add the broccoli, cheese, sunflower seeds, bacon and onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, red wine vinegar, sugar and salt. Pour over the salad and toss to coat.
Refrigerate, covered, until chilled, at least one hour.
Serve.