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BLT Pasta Salad

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A delicious and easy-to-share pasta salad that combines the classic elements of a BLT sandwich into a creamy and flavorful dish, perfect for potlucks and picnics.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Dressing Ingredients
  • 16 oz elbow macaroni, cooked to al dente and rinsed Cook according to package instructions.
  • 1.5 cups mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 3 Tbsp granulated sugar Reduce to 1–2 tablespoons for less sweetness.
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1.5 tsp celery salt
  • 1.5 tsp onion powder
  • 1.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp ground black pepper
Vegetable Ingredients
  • 5 pieces green onions, sliced thinly
  • 4 pieces Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced Seeded to prevent a watery salad.
  • 1 head Romaine lettuce, chopped thinly Add just before serving.
Bacon Ingredients
  • 12 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked and crumbled Cook well for crispness.

Method
 

Cooking the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook until al dente (around 8–10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
Making the Dressing
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, granulated sugar, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
Seasoning the Dressing
  1. Stir in celery salt, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried dill, and ground black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add the cooled macaroni, sliced green onions, and seeded, diced tomatoes to the bowl. Toss until the pasta is evenly coated in the dressing.
Chilling the Salad
  1. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (longer is fine) so flavors meld.
Finishing Touches
  1. Just before serving, add the chopped romaine and crumbled bacon. Toss gently to combine.
  2. Scoop into a serving bowl and keep chilled until plated.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 8gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. For best texture, omit the romaine and bacon when refrigerating; add them right before serving. Not recommended for freezing.
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