Garden Pasta Salad Recipe

• 12 oz. package pasta, such as rotini (I use Italian Trio by Skenner.)
• 4 rashers bacon, cooked (or use ham), chopped
• 2 scallions, chopped (white and some green parts)
• 4 oz. mini-cubed extra sharp cheese
• 1 T minced celery
• 2/3 cup grape tomatoes, or sliced cherubs
• 1 T combo of chopped fresh basil, parsley, thyme, and chives
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 T red wine vinegar
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• juice of 1/2 lemon
• salt and pepper to taste
• optional: shredded Parmesan

Directions