BLT Macaroni Salad

A fresh take on macaroni salad with crispy bacon - it's the perfect addition to your next picnic!

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Total Time:
25 mins
Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

2 cups Prince^® Elbow Macaroni

8 oz bacon slices, cut in 1” pieces

2 garlic cloves, minced

zest of 1 lemon

2/3 cup crème fraiche

2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved

4 cups baby arugula, chopped

2 Tbsps fresh chives, chopped

coarse salt

freshly ground black pepper

freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Directions:

1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. Meanwhile, cook bacon over medium heat until almost crisp. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of the drippings.

3. Stir garlic and lemon zest into pan with bacon and let cook 2 to 3 minutes. Turn to medium-low heat and add sour cream into mixture.

4. Add pasta and tomatoes; stir until pasta is warmed through and tomatoes are slightly softened, about 1 minute. Mix in arugula, stirring until wilted, about 30 seconds, and turn off heat.

5. Add chopped chives and season with salt and pepper to taste. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve.