Fresh And Flavorful Pasta Salad
Fresh and Flavorful Pasta Salad blends tender macaroni, crisp veggies, and crunchy bacon for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Mueller's Cut Macaroni
- 1 large cucumber
- 2 cups fresh diced tomatoes
- 5-6 green onions
- 8 slices crispy bacon
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot. Add macaroni and cook for 7–8 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Let it cool completely.
- While pasta cools, peel and dice cucumber, chop tomatoes, and slice green onions. Set aside.
- Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Once cool, crumble into small pieces.
- In a large bowl, toss cooled pasta with cucumber, tomatoes, green onions, and crumbled bacon. Mix until evenly combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld and the texture firm up.