Elbow Macaroni Salad

Name: Elbow Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6-8 servings.
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Salad Recipes
Ingredients: 1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni; 3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped; 1-1/2 cups cubed cheddar cheese; 1-1/2 cups chopped celery; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 jar (2 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 4 teaspoons lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

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Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1-1/2 cups cubed cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 jar (2 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained
3/4 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the next five ingredients. Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over salad and toss. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, add bacon and toss.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 414 calories, 30g fat (9g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 634mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.

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sherri1219

Mar 11, 2009

Kroger stores at times, has what they call chedder and sour cream macaroni salad which i love and is this recipe without the bacon. I'll make this one! Thanks. Sherri1219