BLT Macaroni Salad Bowl (Print Format)
Crisp bacon, cherry tomatoes, and elbow macaroni mixed with a creamy dressing in a summer-perfect bowl.
# Ingredients:
→ Pasta
01 -
8 oz elbow macaroni
→ Bacon
02 -
6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
→ Vegetables
03 -
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
04 -
1/2 cup green onions, sliced
→ Dressing
05 -
1 cup mayonnaise
06 -
Salt and pepper, to taste
# Steps:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to halt cooking.
02 -
While pasta cooks, fry bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain, then crumble into pieces.
03 -
In a large bowl, mix cooled macaroni, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced green onions.
04 -
Stir in mayonnaise and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss until ingredients are evenly coated.
# Tips:
01 -
Rinsing the macaroni under cold water stops cooking and prevents the salad from becoming mushy.