ROTELLE PASTA SALAD

Rotelle Pasta Salad image

This is a pasta salad that's not just a salad, it's a meal!

Provided by WENDYFLETCHER

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package rotelle pasta
6 slices bacon
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 cup Italian-style salad dressing
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon seasoning salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ green bell pepper, chopped
3 ounces turkey breast, cut into bite size pieces
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotelle pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
Cook the frozen vegetables in the microwave approximately 4 to 6 minutes, making sure they stay crisp; drain.
In a large bowl mix together Italian dressing, mustard, seasoning salt, and pepper. Add pasta, mixed vegetables, bell pepper, turkey, 1/2 of the bacon and 1/2 of the cheese; mix well. Sprinkle remainder of cheese and bacon on the top. Cover and chill thoroughly before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.5 g, Cholesterol 58.3 mg, Fat 38 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 1801.6 mg, Sugar 5.8 g