Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Macaroni Salad
Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Macaroni Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 12 servings with 427 calories, 9g of protein, and 34g of fat each. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 511 person have tried and liked this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 2 hours and 30 minutes. Head to the store and pick up salt, celery, tomato, and a few other things to make it today.
Instructions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes.
Drain and rinse under cold water until chilled.
Transfer macaroni to a large salad bowl.
Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, celery, tomato, green onions, Cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper into macaroni until thoroughly combined. Cover and chill salad at least 2 hours.
Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes.
Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
Let bacon cool; crumble when cooled.
Mix bacon into macaroni salad to serve.