The Bagel Pasta Salad

✨Everything But The Bagel Pasta Salad✨ Great for the 4th of July!!!

Instructions:

1. Prepare Ingredients:
   • Cook and cool 1 pound of pasta.
   • Cook and crumble 1 pound of bacon (save a little for topping).
   • Chop 1 to 1 1/2 cups of cucumbers, 1 bell pepper, and 1/4 to 1/2 cup of red onions.
   • Drain and rinse 1 can of black olives.
   • Have an 8oz bag of cheese cubes ready.
2. Combine in a Large Bowl:
   • Mix the cooled pasta, crumbled bacon (except the portion saved for topping), chopped cucumbers, bell pepper, black olives, cheese cubes, and chopped red onions.
3. Prepare Dressing:
   • In a separate bowl, mix until smooth:
     • 1 cup of mayonnaise
     • 3-4 tablespoons of sour cream
     • 3 tablespoons of red wine vinegar
     • 3 tablespoons of everything bagel seasoning
4. Mix Everything Together:
   • Combine the dressing with the pasta mixture, stirring well to coat evenly.
5. Top and Refrigerate:
   • Sprinkle the reserved bacon crumbles and more everything bagel seasoning on top.
   • Refrigerate for a couple of hours before serving.
6. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound pasta, cooked and cooled
• 1 pound bacon, cooked and crumbled (save a little for the top)
• 1 to 1 1/2 cups cucumbers, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 can black olives
• 1 8oz bag cheese cubes
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup red onions, chopped
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 3-4 tablespoons sour cream
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning