Meal deal for under a fiver: Easy Bacon Macaroni Salad

Good food need not break the bank

The recipe is a savoury spin on a lunch classic (Creative Commons)

Easy Bacon Macaroni Salad

Serves 4

Comfort food can please your wallet as well as your belly. This savoury spin on a lunch classic will leave your taste buds bacon for more.

• 300g elbow macaroni

• 75g chopped red bell pepper

• 75g diced real bacon bits

• 2 tbsp chopped onion

• 30g chopped cilantro

• 75g cup chopped celery

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 75g mayonnaise

• A pinch of salt and pepper

In a medium size pot, bring water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni until al dente. After straining, add the pasta to a large bowl and combine with red pepper, bacon, onion, cilantro, celery, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. With a large serving spoon, gently toss your salad. Divvy up into four containers and serve chilled. Don’t mind your colleagues’ hungry eyes.