Creamy Pasta Salad with Bacon

There are few things I crave when the weather gets hot, and this pasta salad is one of them! This would be a great dish to bring to a barbeque or a family get-together this summer. But be warned, you should double the recipe to make sure everyone gets enough!

Ingredients:

• 1 and 1/2 cups garden rotini pasta

• 1-2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

• 1/2 cup black olives, sliced (drained, if canned)

• 12 oz. bacon, cooked, chopped

• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

For the dressing:

• 3/4 cup mayo

• 2 Tb olive oil

• 1 Tb apple cider vinegar

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp pepper

Instructions:

Cook the pasta until done, then drain. Add remaining ingredients to the pasta in a large bowl, and stir gently.

Mix the ingredients for the dressing together in a separate bowl. Add the dressing to the pasta mixture. Mix gently until everything is well incorporated.

Cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge for 1-2 hours before serving. Enjoy!