Bacon Broccoli Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 4 cups broccoli florets, chopped
• 12 oz rotini pasta
• 1/2 cup red onion, diced
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

For the dressing:

• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, vinegar, mayonnaise, sour cream, and salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
3. Add drained pasta, broccoli, red onion, cranberries, and sunflower seeds to bowl. Toss to combine.
4. Chill until ready to serve (at least one hour), then add bacon, toss again, and enjoy.