BLT Macaroni Salad Recipe

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### **BLT Macaroni Salad Recipe: The Perfect Mashup of Two Classics**

If you love a good BLT sandwich and can’t resist a creamy pasta salad, this is the recipe your summer cookouts (and weeknight dinners) have been waiting for. The **BLT Macaroni Salad** takes everything you love about both dishes — crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and tender pasta — and combines them into one irresistible bowl.

It’s simple. It’s crowd-pleasing. And it disappears fast.

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### 🥓 Why You’ll Love This BLT Macaroni Salad

* **Bold flavor, easy prep**
* Great for **picnics, potlucks, and BBQs**
* A refreshing twist on traditional pasta salad
* **Can be made ahead** — tastes even better after a chill in the fridge!

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### 📝 Ingredients

* 3 cups cooked elbow macaroni (cooled)
* 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
* 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
* 1 cup chopped romaine or iceberg lettuce
* 1/2 cup diced red onion (optional)
* 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional for extra flavor)

#### For the Dressing:

* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 1/4 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
* 1 tablespoon white vinegar or lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
* Salt and pepper to taste

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