Description
Turkey Bacon and Egg Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of textures and flavors, combining tender elbow macaroni with savory turkey bacon and creamy dressing. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weekdays, potlucks, or family gatherings, taking just 30 minutes to prepare. Whether enjoyed as a main dish or a side, this pasta salad is versatile and kid-friendly, making it an excellent choice for any meal occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 g elbow macaroni (raw weight, cooked, rinsed, drained)
- 8 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 250 g turkey bacon bits, cooked
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1.5 cups mayonnaise
- 1 t salt
- 3/4 t black pepper
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled macaroni, chopped eggs, turkey bacon bits, celery, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 220mg