Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. rotini
1 (8 oz.) bottle favorite Italian salad dressing (not creamy)
1/2 can small pitted black olives
1/2 c. chopped fresh broccoli tops
4 strips bacon, cooked very crisp
1/2 c. shaved carrot
4 oz. square cut white Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. favorite croutons

Preparation

Cook rotini al dente.
In glass or crystal serving dish, mix rotini, sliced olives, broccoli and carrots.
Add dressing and mix gently (not necessary to use all dressing).
Refrigerate for several hours (overnight is okay).
When ready to serve, break bacon into bits; add cheese and mix lightly.
Top with croutons.