Best Macaroni Salad Recipe

My classic southern macaroni salad recipe has a few surprise ingredients such as kale and sweet pickles, as well as a zingy mayonnaise-based dressing to give that perky, super-addictive flavor we all know and love!

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound macaroni pasta
• 12 ounces roasted red pepper ((1 jar) drained and chopped)
• 3/4 cup kale (finely chopped)
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon (chopped)
• 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
• 1/2 cup scallions (chopped)
• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise (could be low fat)
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (I used Frank's RedHot)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• salt and pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions, usually 7-10 minutes. Then drain and rinse with cold water.
2. 2In a medium bowl mix the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, hot sauce, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper.
3. 3Pour the macaroni in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the top. Then add the chopped roasted red peppers, kale, bacon, pickle relish, and scallions.
4. 4Toss well to coat. Then refrigerate until ready to serve.