This is my variation of @CrockpotGirl ’s recipe. I added bacon and adjusted the other add-ins to suite our tastes. That’s the great thing about this recipe. You can customize it with whatever flavors you like best.This is served cold and makes a great lunch to-go.

Makes a great spring or summer side for picnic or BBQ!

During my pregnancy this has become one of my favorite quick meals. It's healthy, filling, and tasty!

easy, and Oh so tasty!

When I don't want to eat something heavy but healthy, and is a great leftover to eat by itself or as a side.

A very light and healthy salad, not to mention quick to make! :hungry

I got this recipe from someone I knew in high school more than 30 years ago. I've made a few variations over the years but this is a dish that I must bring to every function. Work, holidays or whatever the case may be absolutely delicious

An alternative to the usual salad... :-)

This salad can be served right away, no need to wait for the flavors to develop.This salad will keep for about 3 days if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.I simply used left over chicken breast from dinner the night before, simply seasoned with salt and pepper, but this could be made with left over BBQ chicken or even a rotisserie chicken.This makes a very large bowl of pasta salad, perfect for a pot luck or family gathering. It would be easy to scale the recipe down for smaller meals.

Keeps well in fridge. Lots of ways to subsitute and personalize...whole wheat pasta, zesty dressing, cucumbers, or cheese.