Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Macaroni Salad

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 322 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 1 (16 ounce) package bacon
• 5 green onions, finely chopped
• 1 ¼ cups diced celery
• 5 teaspoons white vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

Mix bacon into macaroni salad to serve.