Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Macaroni Salad |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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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. Ingredients:
2 cups elbow macaroni |
1 1/4 cups mayonnaise |
5 teaspoons white vinegar |
1 1/4 cups diced celery |
1 large tomato, diced |
5 green onions, finely chopped |
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/8 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.
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