Seven-Layer Holiday Pasta Salad

Holidays beg for do-ahead food prep. Here's a colorful salad created with you in mind.

2

cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (4 ounces)

2

cups broccoli florets

2

medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)

1

medium yellow bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)

1/3

cup diced red onion

1

cup mayonnaise or salad dressing

1/2

cup plain yogurt

2

tablespoons sugar

1/2

teaspoon curry powder

1 1/2

cups shredded Cheddar cheese (6 ounces)

1

tablespoon Betty Crocker® Bac~Os® bacon flavor bits or chips

2

tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

         

• 1 Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Place broccoli in boiling water. Cover and cook 1 minute; drain. Immediately rinse with cold water; drain.
• 2 While pasta is cooking, layer tomatoes, broccoli, bell pepper and onion in 2-quart glass serving bowl.
• 3 In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar and curry powder. Stir in pasta. Layer pasta evenly over onion in serving bowl.
• 4 Sprinkle with cheese. Top with bacon bits and parsley. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving but no longer than 24 hours.