Patchworks Pasta

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

Patchworks Pasta is a colorful, tangy pasta salad combining crunchy vegetables, crispy bacon, and a sweet-sour dressing, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or casual family gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box elbow macaroni
  • 6 slices cooked bacon
  • 1 bunch broccoli
  • 1 chopped red onion
  • chopped red pepper
  • chopped green pepper
  • raisins to suit
  • 1 cup Miracle Whip
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

  1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and set aside to cool.
  2. Chop the broccoli into small florets and stems.
  3. Crumble the cooked bacon into bite-sized pieces.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, chopped broccoli, bacon, chopped red onion, chopped red pepper, chopped green pepper, and raisins.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Miracle Whip, cider vinegar, and sugar to make the dressing.
  6. Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss until evenly coated.
  7. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

281 kcal 14% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.7g 19% DV
Total Fat 12.2g 16% DV
Carbs 36g 13% DV
Fiber 4.7g 17% DV
Sugar 22.1g 44% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 566.5mg 25% DV
Potassium 572.8mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 27.8mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 64.3mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 70.6mg 78% DV
Calcium 63.3mg 5% DV
Iron 1.5mg 9% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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