Garden Pasta Salad

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)