Loaded Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• •1 lb elbow macaroni
• •1 cup mayonnaise
• •½ cup greek yogurt
• •1 tsp dijon mustard
• •1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• •1½ cups cherry tomatoes
• •⅔ cup olives
• •6 slices bacon
• •6 oz feta cheese
• •1½ cups cucumber
• •1 cup bell pepper
• •2 hardboiled eggs
• •1 avocado
• •½ cup scallions
• •20 large leaves basil
• •salt and pepper

Method

Adapted from maplewoodroad.com

1. 1Start by boiling your pasta in salted water.
2. 2Once the pasta is finished cooking, drain it and allow it to cool while you’re assembling all the other ingredients.
3. 3In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and Greek yogurt.
4. 4Mix well with a spoon.
5. 5Add mustard and vinegar.
6. 6Mix well again.
7. 7Place cooked and cooled pasta in a large bowl.
8. 8Toss with dressing.
9. 9Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes, then drain and crumble.
10. 10Add salt and pepper, and taste.
11. 11Then, add remaining ingredients and toss well with a large wooden spoon.
12. 12Allow to chill in the fridge for a hour or so before serving. Enjoy!