Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Macaroni Salad

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The delicious flavors of crisp crumbled bacon and tangy fresh tomato that you love in a BLT sandwich dress up a bowl of macaroni salad that's perfect for a light lunch or side dish.

Submitted by Grady Sullivan
Published on May 26, 2019
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings
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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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Mix bacon into macaroni salad to serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

322 Calories
25g Fat
16g Carbs
9g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 322
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 508mg 22%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 9g 17%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 52mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 203mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.