Description
Craving a unique twist on classic flavors? This BLT Macaroni Salad combines the savory goodness of crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and crunchy lettuce with creamy dressing, creating a refreshing dish perfect for picnics or barbecues. Ready in just 25 minutes, this vibrant salad will delight your taste buds and keep everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups romaine or iceberg lettuce, shredded
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crispy; crumble into pieces once cooled.
- In a mixing bowl, combine macaroni, bacon, cherry tomatoes, and lettuce.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over the salad; mix well to coat all ingredients.
- Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg