Magnificent Macaroni Salad: A Joyful Twist with Turkey Bacon and Chicken Ham
A delightful and refreshing macaroni salad featuring turkey bacon and chicken ham, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 4 strips turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced chicken ham
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy; let cool and crumble.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked macaroni, crumbled bacon, chicken ham, celery, and bell pepper.
- In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chopped fresh herbs such as parsley or dill.
- This salad can be served immediately or kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: macaroni salad, turkey bacon, chicken ham, salad recipes