Broccoli and Pasta Salad for Large Gatherings

• 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

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

rotini pasta, fresh broccoli florets, red onion, bell pepper, fresh parsley, sunflower, cheddar cheese, bacon, miracle whip dressing family, plain yogurt, red wine vinegar, sugar

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/broccoli-pasta-salad-for-large-gatherings-177535.aspx (may not work)