Pasta Salad

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Pasta Salad Recipe

Smoky bacon jazzes up this flavorful macaroni salad, making it a great salad to take to a potluck or serve at your next family cookout. Use freshly cooked bacon or use the packaged precooked bacon for faster preparation time. Double this macaroni salad recipe for a large group or gathering.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

8 ounces macaroni, cooked and drained
10 to 12 slices bacon, cooked, diced
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped red onion
3/4 cup chopped green onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 to 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Instructions:

Toss the macaroni with the bacon, celery, red and green onion. Stir in the lemon juice, about 1 cup of mayonnaise, the sugar, salt, and pepper. Add more mayonnaise, as needed.

Serves 6.