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A creamy pasta salad inspired by the classic BLT sandwich with bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 390
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni until tender, drain, and cool.
  2. Prepare bacon until crisp and chop.
  3. Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  4. Toss pasta with dressing, bacon, and tomatoes.
  5. Chill, then fold in lettuce before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 11gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Add lettuce just before serving for best texture.

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