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BLT Pasta Salad

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A delightful fusion of classic comfort foods featuring crispy bacon, fresh tomatoes, and creamy dressing mingled with elbow macaroni for a satisfying dish perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta Salad Base
  • 16 oz. 1 (16 oz.) box elbow macaroni, cooked and rinsed Feel free to swap out the elbow macaroni for pasta of your choice.
  • 1.5 cups 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise Consider using homemade mayonnaise for richer flavor.
  • 3 tablespoons 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 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 dry dill
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Fresh Ingredients
  • 5 pieces 5 green onions (sliced thinly)
  • 4 pieces 4 Roma tomatoes (seeded and diced)
  • 1 head 1 head Romaine lettuce (chopped thinly) Add just before serving for freshness.
  • 12 slices 12 slices thick cut bacon (cooked and crumbled) You can use turkey bacon for a lighter option.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. 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 pepper until smooth.
  2. Add the cooked elbow macaroni, sliced green onions, and diced Roma tomatoes. Toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated in that luscious dressing.
  3. Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge to chill, allowing those flavors to enhance and develop.
Serving
  1. When you’re ready to serve, mix in the chopped Romaine lettuce and crumbled bacon, tossing gently to combine.
  2. Serve chilled, and enjoy every bite!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For crispy lettuce and bacon, store them separately and mix before serving. Letting the salad sit overnight in the fridge can deepen the flavors.

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