Broccoli Pasta Salad

2 cups (8 ounces) uncooked medium shell pasta
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons white or cider vinegar
3 tablespoons sugar
3 cups broccoli florets, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup chopped red onion
3/4 cup golden raisins
8 slices bacon, crisply cooked, drained and crumbled
1/3 cup sunflower seed kernels

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold running water.Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar in Stainless (4-qt.) Mixing Bowl; mix well. Add pasta, broccoli, onion, raisins, bacon and sunflower seeds; mix gently. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.

Yield: 12 servings

Nutrients per serving: (1/2 cup): Calories 290, Total Fat 18 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 5 g, Sodium 220 mg, Fiber 2 g

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