Meal deal for under a fiver: Easy Bacon Macaroni Salad
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Serves 4
Comfort food can please your wallet as well as your belly. This savoury spin on a lunch classic will leave your taste buds bacon for more.
• 300g elbow macaroni
• 75g chopped red bell pepper
• 75g diced real bacon bits
• 2 tbsp chopped onion
• 30g chopped cilantro
• 75g cup chopped celery
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 75g mayonnaise
• A pinch of salt and pepper
In a medium size pot, bring water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni until al dente. After straining, add the pasta to a large bowl and combine with red pepper, bacon, onion, cilantro, celery, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. With a large serving spoon, gently toss your salad. Divvy up into four containers and serve chilled. Don’t mind your colleagues’ hungry eyes.
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