Adapted from
Land O Lakes Collector Series, Pasta!
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Salad:
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3 cups
rotini pasta, uncooked
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1 1/2 cups
low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
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1 1/4 cups
light mayonnaise
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1/2 cup
light sour cream
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1/2 cup
onions, chopped
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1/2 cup
bell peppers, chopped
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1/4 cup
celery, chopped
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1/4 cup
fat-free milk
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1 tsp
granulated sugar
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1/8 tsp
black pepper
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2 tsps
yellow mustard
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Topping:
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1/2 cup
cheddar cheese, shredded
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1/4 cup
walnuts, chopped
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3 ozs
bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
Cook rotini according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain. To prepare salad, combine rotini, one and half cups cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, onions, bell peppers, celery, milk, sugar, black pepper, and mustard in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Cover and refrigerate two hours. To prepare topping, combine, remaining cheese, walnuts, and bacon crumbs. Mix well. Sprinkle over salad.