Description
A creamy and flavorful BLT Macaroni Salad combining tender pasta, juicy tomatoes, crispy lettuce, and a tangy mayo-ranch dressing—perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed, and drained
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1 cup finely chopped lettuce
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, tomato, red onion, and chives.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, ranch dressing, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and toss to combine.
- Just before serving, mix in the chopped lettuce.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add crumbled cooked bacon just before serving.
- Use cherry tomatoes for a sweeter flavor and firmer texture.
- Best served the same day to keep lettuce fresh and crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
