Ingredients for Tangy Pasta Salad
- 1 pound bacon
- Miracle Whip
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 (16 ounce) package pasta, such as rotini or elbow macaroni
- Carrots
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons bacon grease
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How to Make Tangy Pasta Salad
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. This should take about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove bacon from skillet; reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon grease. Crumble bacon and set aside.
- While bacon is cooking, cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the reserved bacon grease, Italian dressing, sugar, and garlic salt.
- Add the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, and cheddar cheese to the bowl.
- Gently toss to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. This step is key for best results!
- Before serving, sprinkle with crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
16g
Fat
9g
Carbs
11g
