Herbed Bacon Macaroni Salad
Looking for a twist on your classic macaroni salad? With its fresh herb, citrusy dressing and smoky bacon, this summer salad boasts a flavorful new take on a traditional favorite side dish. Serve this easy-to-make herbed bacon macaroni salad at your next grill-out and your guests are in for one delicious summer meal.
Servings 8 -10 servings
Calories 280kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Pot
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups dried macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup torn basil leaves
- ½ cup parsley leaves removed from stems
- 2 garlic cloves minced or grated
- ½ lemon juiced
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 3 hard-boiled eggs chopped
- 1 celery stalk finely chopped
- ½ cup red onion finely chopped
- ½ cup cooked bacon crumbled, about 6 slices
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to help cool the pasta.
- In a food processor, add the mayonnaise, basil leaves, parsley leaves, garlic, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chives, honey, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Add the macaroni to a large mixing bowl and pour mayonnaise dressing on top. Add the hard-boiled eggs, celery, red onion and cooked bacon. Stir until it becomes one cohesive mixture. Refrigerate for a few hours to chill and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- For full tips, please see blog post.
- Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1scoop | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 388mg | Sugar: 2g