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makes 12 servings
2 cups elbow macaroni
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
5 teaspoons white vinegar
1 1/4 cups diced celery
1 large tomato, diced
5 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 16 ounce package bacon
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until chilled. Transfer macaroni to a large salad bowl.
2.Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, celery, tomato, green onions, Cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper into macaroni until thoroughly combined. Cover and chill salad at least 2 hours.
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3.Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels. Let bacon cool; crumble when cooled.
4.Mix bacon into macaroni salad to serve.
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