Copycat KFC Macaroni Salad: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A deliciously creamy macaroni salad inspired by KFC, featuring turkey bacon for a healthier twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Add the cooled macaroni, celery, red onion, green bell pepper, peas, and turkey bacon to the bowl.
- Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add or substitute other vegetables based on your preference.
- For a tangier flavor, use apple cider vinegar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 480
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 10