Bloody Mary Pasta Salad
- 4 cups rotini pasta (cooked, drained, and run under cold water to stop cooking)
- 2/3 cup sun dried tomato vinaigrette dressing
- 1/3 cup cocktail sauce
- 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- pinch cayenne pepper (optional, if you want a little spicy kick)
- 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes (halved lengthwise)
- 3 stalks celery (washed & thinly sliced)
- 1/3 cup sliced pimento stuffed green olives
- 1/2 cup crisp, crumbled bacon
- In a medium sized mixing bowl whisk together the dressing, cocktail sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne pepper (if including) until smooth. Set aside.
- To a large mixing bowl add the cooked, cooled pasta, tomatoes, celery, olives, and bacon. Toss them gently until evenly combined.
- Pour the dressing out over top and toss once again, just until evenly combined.
- Cover the mixing bowl with cling wrap, tightly sealed and refrigerate for 1-2 hours- just until chilled.
- Remove the pasta from the fridge, toss the cling wrap, and give the pasta salad a generous stir, and serve.