Kid-Friendly Bacon and Cheddar Pasta Salad Recipe

Feed the whole family with this stress-free recipe for a bacon and cheddar pasta salad. This is great for lunch or dinner serving a lot of people and it is a super healthy recipe that even the kids will enjoy. Loaded with our 100% Australian tasty bacon this dish will be devoured in minutes.

Prep Time: 15 min Cook time: 20 min Serves: 8

INGREDIENTS:

12 ounces fun-shaped pasta, such as radiatore

8 slices thin bacon

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup whole milk

3 tablespoons white vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

Dash sugar, optional

10 ounces grape tomatoes (yellow and red), halved lengthwise

1/2 pound Cheddar, cut into small cubes

3 green onions, thinly sliced

Ground black pepper

24 whole basil leaves, chiffonade

METHOD:

1. Slice bacon and saute in a large skillet until crisp.
2. Cook the pasta in boiling water.
3. Mix the milk, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar and salt in a bowl.
4. Combine the pasta, bacon, the dressing mix, tomatoes, cheddar and green onions in a bowl.
5. Serve garnished with basil and enjoy your bacon and cheddar pasta salad.

The majority of the ingredients in this recipe are available in our store, please head in to see us and we would be glad to help you put this delicious meal together.