Macaroni salad can sometimes be a little boring. So one day, I just started adding extra ingredients, and this is what I came up with. The whole family loves it! This ranch macaroni salad recipe is even better served the next day, so all the flavors are well incorporated. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ small red onion, diced very small
- ½ small green bell pepper, diced very small
- 1 (1 ounce) package ranch salad dressing mix
- 1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
Directions
Step 1
Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes; drain on a plate lined with paper towels until cool. Crumble bacon and set aside.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
Step 3
Rinse macaroni with cold water until cool; drain.
Step 4
Mix cooled macaroni, crumbled bacon, mayonnaise, red onion, green bell pepper, ranch salad dressing mix, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl.
Step 5
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 583 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat35g | 45% |
Saturated Fat10g | 52% |
Cholesterol47mg | 16% |
Sodium736mg | 32% |
Total Carbohydrate48g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 10% |
Total Sugars2g | |
Protein18g | |
Vitamin C4mg | 20% |
Calcium216mg | 17% |
Iron2mg | 12% |
Potassium164mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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