Rehearsal Dinners, Weddings, and Pasta Salad

Well, my cousin's wedding is over. All went well. I was hoping to have some photos of the cake to post, but forgot to take the digital camera so when I get a few photos scanned in I'll try to post some here. The cake was gorgeous. My Aunt Sheryle did a fabulous job.

Dean's family did all the food prep for the rehearsal dinner. Sheryle asked me to put together this pasta salad. It's really yummy.

Pasta Salad

For the dressing combine:
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 cups Hellman's Mayo (must be Hellman's)
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar

Set aside.

For the salad combine:
16 ounces cooked, drained and cooled pasta
3 carrots, finely diced
1 small onion, finely diced
1 green pepper, finely chopped
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
10 ounces frozen peas
1 cup crumbled bacon
1 can black olives, sliced

Pour dressing over salad. Season with salt and pepper.

Just before serving, add 2 cups halved grape or cherry tomatoes.

Best if refrigerated overnight prior to serving.