Macaroni Salad with Tomatoes: A Easy Twist with Turkey Bacon
A delightful macaroni salad featuring fresh tomatoes and a savory twist of turkey bacon.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup diced turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled macaroni, cherry tomatoes, turkey bacon, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well.
- Fold in the fresh basil and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add more mayonnaise to taste.
- You can substitute regular bacon for turkey bacon if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Macaroni Salad, Tomatoes, Turkey Bacon, Salad, Easy Recipes