Macaroni Salad with Bacon

By hanley89

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound thick bacon slices
• 12 oz elbow macaroni
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. dijon mustard. (I use Maille's old style)
• 1 tbsp. sugar
• 10 oz button mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
• 1 10oz package frozen peas, thawed and drained

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, turning occasionally. Transfer to paper towels and cool . Coarsely chop bacon
2.Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring ocasionally. drain. rinse under cold water and drain well
3. Whisk mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, mustard, and sugar in a large bowl. Add pasta, mushrooms, bacon and peas, toss,Season with slat and pepper to taste
4. Can be made a day ahead.Cover andChill. Toss with more buttermilk if dry. Let stand one hour before serving