Description
A delightful twist on the classic BLT sandwich, this BLT Macaroni Salad combines the beloved flavors of bacon, lettuce, and tomato with tender pasta in a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the salad:
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions (optional)
For the dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni: Boil the macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water, and let cool.
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Add cooled pasta, bacon, tomatoes, and lettuce to the dressing. Toss gently to coat.
- Chill and serve: Sprinkle with chives, chill for at least 30 minutes, and serve.
Notes
- Stir in the lettuce just before serving to keep it crisp.
- You can use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter version.
- Get creative by adding avocado or cheddar for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
