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Macaroni Salad With Bacon

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  • Servings: 10
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 10 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound dry macaroni pasta
  • 1 jar (12 ounce) roasted red peppers (drained and chopped)
  • 1 1/2 cups kale, finely chopped
  • 1/2 pound sliced bacon (cooked and finely chopped)
  • 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 6 to 8 green onions, chopped
  • FOR DRESSING
  • 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce (I used Franks RedHot)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions, usually 7-10 minutes. Then drain and rinse with cold water.

  • Step 2: In a medium bowl mix the mayonnaise, garlic powder, apple cider vinegar, sugar, hot sauce, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper.

  • Step 3: Pour the macaroni in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top. Then add the chopped roasted red peppers, kale, bacon, pickle relish, and green onions. Toss well to coat. Add more salt and pepper if needed. Refrigerate until ready to serve. If you find the salad is a little dry, mix in some table cream.

  • NOTE: can be made up to 4 days ahead

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