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Cooking with Chef Elle
Macaroni Salad and Bacon Vinaigrette Salad
- 12 ounces elbow macaroni noodles
- 8 ounces roasted tomatoes, cut into pieces
- 1 small cucumber, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 medium zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
- 12 roasted artichoke hearts, cut into pieces
- fresh parsley
Bacon Vinaigrette
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked
- 2 shallots, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 5 ounces white balsamic vinegar
- 6 ounces extra virgin olive oil, plus more
- 2 tablespoons pecorino Romano, grated
- 1 ½ tablespoons tomato bits, dried
- 1 ½ tablespoons parsley, minced
Directions:
Cook pasta according to the package directions. Strain and transfer to a bowl. Stir in about a cup of bacon vinaigrette and set aside for at least 5 minutes. Stir in vegetables and additional cheese, and additional cheese, if necessary.
Add 2 tablespoons oil to a small skillet and set over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook until shallots are slightly brown.
Remove skillet from heat. Transfer shallots and garlic to blender, along with bacon strips, balsamic vinegar, tomato bits, parsley, and pecorino Romano. Blend on slow until all ingredients are combined.
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