Peggy'S Macaroni Salad
A flavorful and creamy macaroni salad with crispy bacon, sweet peas, and fresh tomatoes, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or casual gatherings with a savory twist.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and let it cool.
- Fry the bacon until crispy, then crumble into small pieces.
- Thaw the green peas and drain excess moisture.
- Dice the tomatoes and finely chop the onion.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, crumbled bacon, green peas, diced tomatoes, and chopped onion.
- Add salad dressing of choice to taste, then season with salt and pepper.
- Mix all ingredients thoroughly and chill before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
344
kcal
17% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
Low-carb
Under 400 cal
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).