Garden Pasta Salad

We have made this for years now. It’s pretty versatile and there are many options and substitutes that you can use too. It keeps well in the fridge for several days or so, and we are able to use it as a side throughout the week. Plues, it doesn’t heat up the house in the summer, and you can take it to any BBQ or church potluck.

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Ingredients

1 Bag Favorite pasta (about 16 oz.)
2 Heads Broccoli Crowns, chopped into small pieces.
1 Small Can Black olives, drained.
1 Small Can Slice mushrooms, drained.
1 Pkg. Cherry tomatoes. Whole or cut in half. You can use a can of diced tomatoes drained, but it results in a runnier pasta salad.
4 oz. Italian dressing (you can add more or less depending on your taste)
2.05 Oz. Bacon bits Small package
1 1/2 Oz. McCormick Salad Supreme About half a small bottle. You can use more or less depending on your taste. You can also, substitute Mrs, Dash Original.

Instructions

In a large stockpot bring your water to a boil and drop in the pasta. Cook according to instructions.
Once the pasta is cooked, drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Then put the pasta in a large mixing bowl.
Once your pasta is in the mixing bowl slowly add all ingredients stirring occasionally.
This is bested served cold overnight or chilled for a few hours.