Ingredients

  • 1 lb. rotini pasta
  • 7 cups fresh broccoli florets, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium red onion, small diced
  • 1 large bell pepper, any color, diced
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 cup PLANTERS Sunflower Kernels
  • 2 cups KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Bits
  • 2 cups MIRACLE WHIP Dressing Family Dollar $3.50 thru 02/07
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3/4 cup sugar

Method

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  • Remove from heat and pour into strainer to drain.
  • Cool pasta in the strainer under cold running water.
  • Drain pasta thoroughly and pour into a large mixing bowl.
  • Chop vegetables while the pasta is cooking and then the salad will go together quickly, once the noodles are cool.
  • Mix cooled pasta, diced vegetables, cheese, bacon and sunflower seeds in a large mixing bowl.
  • Set aside.
  • In a small mixing bowl, whisk together dressing and yogurt, vinegar and sugar.
  • Pour dressing over vegetables and pasta and stir to thoroughly combine.
  • Cover and chill salad until serving time.
  • (The flavor gets even better, the longer it sits.)
  • Enjoy!