ELBOW MACARONI SALAD

Elbow Macaroni Salad image

I'm a firm believer that folks can't have too many cookbooks...although my husband may disagree! Of course, he never complains when one of my books yields a tasty dish like this.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) elbow macaroni
3 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
1-1/2 cups cubed cheddar cheese
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 jar (2 ounces) sliced pimientos, drained
3/4 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; add the next five ingredients. Combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over salad and toss. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, add bacon and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 414 calories, Fat 30g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 118mg cholesterol, Sodium 634mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.