Bloody Mary Pasta Salad

 

INGREDIENTS

Dressing:

• 2/3 cup tomato vinaigrette dressing
• 1/3 cup cocktail sauce
• 3 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon horseradish
• 1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce

Salad:

• 12 oz. macaroni pasta, cooked and drained
• 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 cup green bell pepper, cut into squares
• 1 cup red bell pepper, cut into squares
• 1/2 cup red onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup green pimento-stuffed olives, chopped
• 8 oz. fresh mozzarella, cubed

PREPARATION

In a medium bowl, whisk together tomato vinaigrette dressing, cocktail sauce, worcestershire sauce, horseradish and hot sauce.
In a large bowl, add cooked macaroni, tomatoes, celery, bacon, bell peppers, red onion, olives and mozzarella.
Pour dressing over salad, then toss together before serving.