Dolly Parton’s Macaroni Salad: A Delicious Twist with Turkey Bacon
Dolly Parton’s Macaroni Salad is a delicious and creamy comfort dish featuring turkey bacon and fresh vegetables.
Equipment
- large bowl
- Pot
- colander
Ingredients
Pasta
- 2 cups elbow macaroni uncooked
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Vegetables and Add-ins
- ½ cup celery finely chopped
- ½ cup red bell pepper finely chopped
- ½ cup green bell pepper finely chopped
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- ¼ cup sweet pickle relish
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Add chopped celery, red and green bell peppers, red onion, sweet pickle relish, and chopped eggs to the bowl.
- Gently fold in the cooked and cooled macaroni until evenly coated with the dressing and mix-ins.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve chilled and enjoy this creamy, comforting classic!
Notes
This macaroni salad is a perfect side dish for picnics and barbecues.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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