BLT Macaroni Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups elbow macaroni (or any short pasta), cooked and cooled
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
1 cup chopped romaine lettuce
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions:
Cook the Pasta:
Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Set aside.
Prepare the Dressing:
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
Combine Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, crumbled bacon, chopped romaine lettuce, shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions (if using).
Mix in Dressing:
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
Chill:
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve:
Give the salad a gentle stir before serving. Serve chilled and enjoy!
