Saturday, January 14, 2012

2441. BACON and TOMATO MACARONI SALAD

yields four servings


1 cup dry elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed and drained
1/3 cup diced celery
1/4 cup minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes- then drained
1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup diced vine-ripened tomatoes
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon granulated white sugar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

In a large bowl, combine macaroni, celery, onion, parsley, and tomato. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing. Mix mayo, mustard, sugar, vinegar, sour cream and salt. Add dressing to the pasta mixture and stir to combine. Season with freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top.


bacon recipe courtesy of: Lori Lange, RecipeGirl.com, June 20, 2011

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