Bacon & tomato macaroni salad

By kdet

Ingredients

• 1 cup dry elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed and drained
• 1/3 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes- then drained
• 1 Tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley
• 1/2 cup diced vine-ripened tomatoes
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 3 Tablespoons sour cream
• 1 Tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Details

Adapted from recipegirl.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine macaroni, celery, onion, parsley, and tomato.

2. In a small bowl, prepare the dressing. Mix mayo, mustard, sugar, vinegar, sour cream and salt.

3. Add dressing to the pasta mixture and stir to combine. Season with freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Sprinkle crumbled bacon on top.

Tips:
*If you don't care for a mayo-based macaroni salad, feel free to substitute an Italian dressing for the mayo dressing.