Peggy'S Macaroni Salad

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

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.

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Ingredients

  • 1 box macaroni
  • 1/2 lb bacon
  • 1 pint green peas
  • 2 tomatoes
  • 1 small onion
  • salad dressing of choice
  • salt

Instructions

  1. Cook the macaroni according to package instructions, then drain and let it cool.
  2. Fry the bacon until crispy, then crumble into small pieces.
  3. Thaw the green peas and drain excess moisture.
  4. Dice the tomatoes and finely chop the onion.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, crumbled bacon, green peas, diced tomatoes, and chopped onion.
  6. Add salad dressing of choice to taste, then season with salt and pepper.
  7. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and chill before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

344 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.7g 23% DV
Total Fat 24.7g 32% DV
Carbs 19.2g 7% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 4.2g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10493.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 267.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 28.5mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 34.5mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 11.9mg 13% DV
Calcium 47.3mg 4% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV
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).

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