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2 bags rotini, shells, penne or mix & match pasta (colored pastas are fun);
Boil pasta and drain. Run COLD water over all pasta for cool down;

In a BIG mixing bowl add to COLD pasta:

2 CANS OLIVES (can be sliced, chopped, whole...whatever you prefer);
1 Lb bag of baby carrots;
Bacon bits or crumbled bacon to taste;
Celery salt to taste;
Stir in mayo or Miracle Whip (your choice) until desired consistency is reached;
Italian salad dressing until desired flavor is reached;
Top with shredded parm. cheese or sprinkle (I prefer shredded);
Some people also like to add cherry tomatoes, chopped celery and chopped green onion...

I have also made this salad and added pepperonni and salami.

We live on this salad in the summer and will add a bit more mayo or Italian dressing after the salad has been in the frige to give it a bit more zip.