BLT Macaroni Salad

Whether you’re cooking for a crowd, catering a buffet or simply want to try a brand-new pasta salad, this recipe is going to impress you. It’s easy to prepare, ideal for pretty much any occasion and everyone will love it from the kids to the seniors.

This easy pasta salad recipe pair with anything from a lettuce-based salad to poached or grilled chicken or fish, steak or even grilled veggies.

The best pasta to choose here is something sturdy and short, which is going to hold its shape in the salad. Examples include farfalle, penne and rotini. As for the tomatoes, pick a juicy variety with oodles of flavor like cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes or Roma tomatoes. On the vine ripened is always fresher and better! This salad is easy enough to double or even triple if you’re expecting a crowd.

The BLT (bacon, lettuce and tomato) components blend so well with the pasta, mayonnaise, cheddar cheese, and other ingredients.

So, the next time you’re looking for a macaroni salad recipe, consider giving this BLT Macaroni Salad a try.

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Why do I love this recipe?

Versatile and delicious, you will find this BLT pasta salad pairs wonderfully with all kinds of food, from filet or strip steaks to fried chicken, your favorite panini, or a fish dish. You can even enjoy it by itself as a flavor-packed lunch option.

Try this BLT bites for another tasty option.

How to Serve It:

Enjoy the salad chilled or at room temperature. Either have it as a side dish alongside some kind of meat, poultry or fish, or enjoy it by itself.

Can You Make It Ahead?

This salad is actually best prepared ahead because chilling it not only gets the whole thing the same temperature but also melds and blends the ingredients so the salad ends up tasting even better.

This California spaghetti salad is another great salad for serving a crowd. Tons of fresh flavors and is delicious.

Ingredients:

• Uncooked macaroni noodles
• Mayonnaise
• Bacon crumbles
• White vinegar
• Large tomato
• Green onions
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Baby spinach 
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make BLT Macaroni Salad?

Step 1. Add the pasta to a pot of boiling water. Cook until done to your liking. 

Step 2. Drain the pasta well, and run it under cold water to cool it well. 

Step 3. Place all of the ingredients except for the pasta into a large mixing bowl, and stir to combine well. 

Step 4. Once cooled and fully drained, add the pasta to the mixing bowl, and mix to combine. 

Step 5. Chill for 1-2 hours before serving.

Boasting the amazing trilogy of bacon, lettuce and tomato, this BLT pasta salad is also creamy and cheesy. It’s good either served as a side dish or enjoyed as a standalone dish for lunch.

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Storage Instructions:

It will keep for up to 3 days in a sealed container in the fridge.s

Variations and Substitutions:

Want to change this up? Feel free to sub ham for the bacon, red onions for the green, watercress for the baby spinach, or another kind of pasta instead of macaroni.

To make your pasta salad more flavorful, try using more herbs, spices, and acidic ingredients, such as lemon juice or vinegar, and make sure to properly season it.

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Fruit Salad to Die For – This homemade fruit salad is packed with fresh flavors.

California Spaghetti Salad – its delicious food!

Dad’s Creamy Cucumber Salad – The perfect side to bring to your next potluck or barbecue.