Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Macaroni Salad Recipe

"The delicious flavors of crisp crumbled bacon and tangy fresh tomato that you love in a BLT sandwich dress up a bowl of macaroni salad that’s perfect for a light lunch or side dish."

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
  • 5 teaspoons white vinegar
  • 1 1/4 cups diced celery
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 5 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (16 ounce) package bacon
  • Directions

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    1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until chilled. Transfer macaroni to a large salad bowl.
    2. Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, celery, tomato, green onions, Cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper into macaroni until thoroughly combined. Cover and chill salad at least 2 hours.
    3. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels. Let bacon cool; crumble when cooled.
    4. Mix bacon into macaroni salad to serve.

    Footnotes

    • Partner Tip
    • Reynolds® Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.

    Nutrition Facts

    Per Serving: 322 calories;25.3 g fat;15.5 g carbohydrates;8.6 g protein;27 mg cholesterol;507 mg sodium.Full nutrition
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