Garden Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup Miracle Whip
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (I usually use 4 t. dried)
1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, cubed
2 cups broccoli florets
1 cup corkscrew macaroni, cooked and drained (I use tri-color)
2 medium tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
2 -3 sliced cooked bacon (everything is better with bacon, right?!) (optional)

Preparation

Combine dressing, parsley, basil, and garlic; mix well.
Add cheese, broccoli, and noodles; mix lightly.
Chill.
Spoon on salad plate; surround with tomatoes.