BLT Macaroni Salad

Course Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Keyword blt-macaroni-salad, macaroni-salad-recipes

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 184kcal

Author Melissa Sperka

Boil the elbow macaroni in salted water per the package instructions until al dente. Drain well.
In a large skillet, cook the bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain, then crumble or chop.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, apple cider vinegar, celery salt, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dill and black pepper to taste.
Add the drained macaroni, sliced green onion and diced tomatoes. Mix until evenly distributed then cover and chill.
Just before serving mix in the sliced green leaf lettuce or romaine lettuce and crumbled bacon. Taste and adjust the creaminess of the dressing and the amount of salt and black pepper, if needed.
Garnish with additional bacon and green onion if desired. Serve warm or chilled.

- Pasta Substitution: You could adapt this pasta salad recipe using a different shaped pasta such as cavatappi, twisted macaroni, rotini pasta or medium shells.
- Lettuce: It's important to use a hearty lettuce such as green leaf lettuce or romaine lettuce for the gorgeous color, texture and taste.
- Dressing: You could use Ranch dressing for a time saver.
- Vegetables: You could use red onion or add cucumber and avocado slices to the mix.
- Tomatoes: You could use halved cherry tomatoes in place of roma tomatoes.