How to Make Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Macaroni Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably comforting about the classic combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato. It's a flavor profile that never fails to satisfy, and whether it's served up on a sandwich or in a salad, you can't help but appreciate its nostalgic appeal. That's why we're putting a fresh twist on this beloved trio with our Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Macaroni Salad.

Perfect for summer cookouts, potlucks, or just a simple weeknight meal, this BLT Macaroni Salad takes all the flavors...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
  • 5 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1 ¼ cups diced celery
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 5 green onions, finely chopped
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (16 ounce) package bacon

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until chilled. Transfer macaroni to a large salad bowl.
  • Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, celery, tomato, green onions, Cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper into macaroni until thoroughly combined. Cover and chill salad at least 2 hours.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels. Let bacon cool; crumble when cooled.
  • Mix bacon into macaroni salad to serve.
  • Nutrition

    322 cal.

    • Total Fat: 25g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 27mg
    • Sodium: 508mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 203mg