Ingredients for Bacon Tomato Macaroni Salad
- 1 pound macaroni
- 4 slices bacon
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/2 cup celery
- 1/2 cup cucumber
- 1 cup ripe tomatoes
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- salt, to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
- pinch garlic powder (optional)
- pinch onion powder (optional)
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How to Make Bacon Tomato Macaroni Salad
- Cook 1 pound macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- While macaroni cooks, fry 4 slices of bacon until crispy. Remove bacon from pan, crumble, and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons bacon grease.
- Dice 1/2 cup red onion, 1/2 cup celery, and 1/2 cup cucumber.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, crumbled bacon, diced onion, celery, and cucumber.
- Dice 1 cup of ripe tomatoes and add to the bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar. (Alternatively, whisk the mayonnaise and vinegar together before adding to the macaroni mixture for even distribution)
- Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the macaroni and vegetables. Gently toss to coat evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch of garlic powder or onion powder.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
21 g
Sugar
16g
Fat
39g
Carbs
22g
