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BLT Pasta Salad

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A creamy, tangy BLT pasta salad that combines elbow macaroni with juicy Roma tomatoes, crisp Romaine, and crunchy bacon, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Dressing
  • 16 oz 1 (16 oz) box elbow macaroni, cooked until al dente and rinsed Drain well after rinsing.
  • 1.5 cups 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup 3/4 cup sour cream Can swap Greek yogurt for part.
  • 3 tablespoons 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Add an extra teaspoon for more tang.
  • 1.5 teaspoons 1 1/2 teaspoons celery salt
  • 1.5 teaspoons 1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.25 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Vegetables and Bacon
  • 5 pieces 5 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 pieces 4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1 head 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped thinly Add just before serving for crispness.
  • 12 slices 12 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled Crisp bacon stays crisper in the salad.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the macaroni according to package directions until just tender (al dente). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and remove excess starch. Drain well.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, sugar, apple cider vinegar, celery salt, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried dill, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Add the cooled macaroni, sliced green onions, and diced tomatoes to the dressing. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (1–2 hours is better) to let flavors meld and the salad firm up.
Finish and Serve
  1. Right before serving, fold in the chopped Romaine and crumbled bacon. Toss gently so the lettuce stays crisp.
  2. Transfer to a serving bowl, adjust seasoning if needed, and enjoy chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 900mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9g

Notes

For best texture, store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days, removing lettuce and bacon before storing. To serve warm, remove lettuce and bacon, reheat pasta-dressing mix gently, then cool and reassemble.
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