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Featured Recipe

BLT Macaroni Salad

If you like BLT sandwiches, then you’ll love our BLT salad! Perfect for picnics and potlucks!!

 Ingredients

  • 1 lb. uncooked elbow macaroni
  • 5 green onions, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
  • 2 pints grape tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1 c. diced celery
  • 1 1/4 c. mayonnaise
  • 5 tsp. white vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 to 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1 lb. sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 3 c. chopped romaine lettuce

 Directions

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine macaroni, green onions, tomato, and celery.
  3. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Pour over the macaroni mixture; toss to coat.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in bacon and lettuce. Garnish with green onions, if desired. Serves 12

 

Print recipe here: BLT Macaroni Salad

 

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