Blt Macaroni Salad
Elevate your classic macaroni salad with the irresistible flavors of a BLT in this creamy and satisfying BLT Macaroni Salad. Perfectly cooked elbow macaroni is tossed with crispy bacon, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp romaine lettuce, delivering a fresh and savory twist. A rich and tangy homemade dressing, made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and a touch of garlic powder and vinegar, ties it all together in every bite. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 30 minutes of hands-on prep, is ideal for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a crowd-pleasing side dish for any occasion. Serve it chilled for a refreshing, flavor-packed salad that’s sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 8 slices bacon
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 cups romaine lettuce
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups sour cream
- 1 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely. Set aside.
While the macaroni cooks, cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into bite-sized pieces.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, white vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, crumbled bacon, cherry tomatoes, and romaine lettuce.
Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
352 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.6 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 23 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 440 mg | 19% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.6 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.1 g | ||
| Protein | 9.1 g | 18% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 214 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
