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Broccoli Apple & Bacon Pasta Salad has something for everyone. Crunchy broccoli, sweet apple, salty bacon, perfect pasta and a sweet, tangy dressing. Simply Sated
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Broccoli, Apple & Bacon Pasta Salad

Chopped broccoli, apple, bacon, onion & eggs with a sweet & tangy mayo dressing.
Course Salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8 -12
Author Susie Gall

Ingredients

  • 1/2 package The Pasta Shoppe Christmas Tree Pasta For 3 Steps to Cooking Perfect Pasta go to: http://www.worldofpastabilities.com/category/tips-and-gadgets/
  • 1 head broccoli floweretes chopped into small bite-size pieces
  • 2 eggs hardboiled, cooled & chopped into small cubes
  • 3-5 green onions - sliced thin
  • 4 strips bacon cooked crisp & crumbled
  • 1 crisp apple diced with skin on - red delicious or gala work well - crisp & sweet
  • 1/2 small package frozen peas - thawed slightly
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  • For the Dressing:
  • 1 cup mayonnaise not Miracle Whip
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions, drain and set aside until cool.
  2. Mix all salad ingredients together in a large bowl.
  3. Add cooked & cooked pasta and mix gently.
  4. Mix mayonnaise, cider vinegar and sugar together. Stif until well blended and pour over the salad ingredients.
  5. Mix well and serve immediately or cover tightly with plastic wrap and keep in the fridge until ready to serve.
  6. This salad can be prepared up to 1 day early.
  7. Enjoy!