🥓🍅 BLT Macaroni Salad
All the flavors of a classic BLT—folded into a creamy, crave-worthy pasta salad.
This macaroni salad is loaded with crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and a rich, tangy dressing. It’s cool, comforting, and disappears fast at gatherings. If you love BLTs, this will be your new go-to side dish.
📝 Ingredients
Salad
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8 oz elbow macaroni
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6 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
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1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
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1½ cups chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
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½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional but delicious)
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¼ cup red onion, finely diced (optional)
Creamy BLT Dressing
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¾ cup mayonnaise
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2 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt
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1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
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1 tsp sugar
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp black pepper
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Salt to taste
🔥 Directions
1️⃣ Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente.
Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking. Set aside to cool.
2️⃣ Cook the Bacon
While pasta cooks, fry bacon until crispy.
Transfer to paper towels, cool, then crumble into bite-size pieces.
3️⃣ Make the Dressing
In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth and creamy.
4️⃣ Assemble the Salad
Add cooled macaroni to the dressing and toss until fully coated.
Fold in bacon, tomatoes, cheese (if using), and red onion.
5️⃣ Chill
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors blend.
6️⃣ Add Lettuce & Serve
Just before serving, gently fold in chopped lettuce so it stays crisp.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
⏱️ Quick Info
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Chill Time: 30 minutes
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Total Time: 45 minutes
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Serves: 6–8