Macaroni-Bacon Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Macaroni-Bacon Salad
25 min.
10
243kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your side dish game? Introducing our delightful Macaroni-Bacon Salad, a culinary treat that perfectly balances flavors and textures while being completely dairy-free! This easy-to-make recipe, designed to serve up to 10 people, is an excellent addition to any gathering, whether it be a casual family barbecue or a festive party.

Imagine perfectly cooked macaroni, tossed with the savory crunch of crispy bacon and the fresh crunch of celery and green onions, all enveloped in a tangy, sweet vinegar dressing that ties everything together. It’s a dish that promises to delight everyone at the table, making it an ideal starter, side dish, or snack. Plus, with just 25 minutes from start to finish, you can whip it up quickly and spend more time enjoying the company of your loved ones!

This Macaroni-Bacon Salad not only satisfies your taste buds but also offers a satisfying caloric profile, making it a guilt-free option for your next meal. Whether you’re serving it as a part of a buffet or enjoying it on its own, this dish is sure to steal the spotlight. So gather your ingredients and let’s get cooking—your new favorite salad awaits!

Ingredients

  • oz bacon chopped
  • 0.8 cup celery finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup green onions thinly sliced
  • 2.8 cups macaroni dried
  • 10 servings salt and pepper 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup distilled vinegar white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. In a bowl, combine sugar and flour.
  2. In a 2- to 3-quart pan over medium-high heat, stir bacon often until browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer to paper towels to drain. Discard all but 3 tablespoons fat from pan.
  3. Add sugar-flour mixture to drippings in pan over medium-high heat. Stir for 1 minute, then add 1 1/2 cups water and the vinegar. Stir until mixture is boiling, 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over high heat, cook macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until just tender to bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Drain and return to pan. Stir vinegar mixture into macaroni.
  6. Let cool.
  7. Just before serving, stir bacon, celery, and green onions into macaroni. Season generously with salt and pepper. For a looser texture, stir in about 1/2 cup water.
  8. Pour into a serving bowl.

Nutrition Facts

Calories243kcal
Protein11.81%
Fat35.77%
Carbs52.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.91
Glycemic Load
6.47
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
5.8726086616516%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.22mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.39mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:243.16kcal
12.16%
Fat:9.51g
14.63%
Saturated Fat:3.1g
19.4%
Carbohydrates:31.35g
10.45%
Net Carbohydrates:30.13g
10.96%
Sugar:7.62g
8.46%
Cholesterol:14.97mg
4.99%
Sodium:352.64mg
15.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.06g
14.13%
Selenium:24.02µg
34.32%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.48%
Phosphorus:94.17mg
9.42%
Vitamin K:9.16µg
8.72%
Vitamin B3:1.63mg
8.15%
Vitamin B1:0.12mg
7.77%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.52%
Copper:0.1mg
5.21%
Magnesium:20.35mg
5.09%
Fiber:1.22g
4.86%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.81%
Potassium:141.96mg
4.06%
Folate:15.78µg
3.94%
Iron:0.69mg
3.81%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.49%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.85%
Vitamin B12:0.11µg
1.89%
Vitamin A:75.64IU
1.51%
Calcium:14.05mg
1.4%
Vitamin E:0.17mg
1.13%
Vitamin C:0.86mg
1.04%
Source:My Recipes