Description
This Mouthwatering BLT Macaroni Salad combines the beloved flavors of a classic BLT with the creamy, comforting texture of macaroni salad. Packed with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, ripe cherry tomatoes, and tender elbow macaroni, this dish is perfect for picnics, barbecues, and potlucks. The creamy dressing ties everything together, making each bite a delightful explosion of flavor. Enjoy this refreshing salad as a side dish or main attraction at your next gathering.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni (uncooked)
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cups romaine or iceberg lettuce (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy (about 8-10 minutes). Remove from heat and crumble into pieces.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard; season with salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked macaroni, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, and green onions in a large bowl; add dressing and stir gently to coat.
- Fold in chopped lettuce just before serving for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg