Best 12 Bacon Lettuce And Tomato Macaroni Salad Recipes

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When it comes to satisfying salads, nothing beats the classic combination of bacon, lettuce, and tomato, and when paired with the heartiness of macaroni, this trio transforms into a delicious and fulfilling meal. This article presents a collection of the best recipes for bacon lettuce and tomato macaroni salad, a dish that promises to tantalize taste buds and leave you feeling both satisfied and refreshed. Whether you prefer a creamy, tangy dressing or a light and zesty vinaigrette, these recipes offer a variety of options to suit your preferences. So, get ready to indulge in a symphony of flavors and textures as we explore the world of bacon lettuce and tomato macaroni salad.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

BACON MACARONI SALAD



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This pleasing pasta salad is like eating a BLT in a bowl. Filled with crispy bacon, chopped tomato, celery and green onion, the sensational salad is coated with a tangy mayonnaise and vinegar dressing. It's a real crowd-pleaser! -Norene Wright, Manilla, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 large tomato, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
5 green onions, finely chopped
1-1/4 cups mayonnaise
5 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in tomato, celery and green onions., In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and pepper. Pour over macaroni mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 calories, Fat 33g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 622mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SUMMERY TOMATO AND BACON PASTA SALAD



Summery Tomato and Bacon Pasta Salad image

Skip the sandwich and serve bacon, arugula and tomato with pasta.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 slices bacon, finely chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
Kosher salt and finely ground black pepper
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 small shallot, minced
8 ounces dried orecchiette
2 cups loosely packed arugula
1 cup torn fresh basil leaves
3 medium vine-ripe tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  • Put the bacon in a large, cold skillet then cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Set aside.
  • Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
  • Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
  • Add the arugula, basil and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper and top with the bacon. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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BACON, LETTUCE, TOMATO, AND AVOCADO SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, And Avocado Salad Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bacon, romaine lettuce, cherry tomato, cucumber, avocados, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, lemon

Provided by Robert Broadfoot

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 strips bacon
1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
2 handfuls cherry tomato, or grape tomatoes, halved
½ cucumber
2 avocados, chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crispy. Drain on a paper towel, then set aside.
  • Place chopped lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, avocados and bacon in a large bowl.
  • In a small bowl, mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, mustard, salt, and lemon juice to form the dressing.
  • Toss the salad with the dressing.
  • Enjoy!

BLT MACARONI SALAD



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A friend served this BLT pasta salad, and I just had to get the recipe. My husband loves BLT sandwiches, so this has become a favorite of his. It's nice to serve on hot and humid days, which we frequently get during summer here in Virginia. -Mrs. Hamilton Myers Jr., Charlottesville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chili sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
3 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
3 cups shredded lettuce
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Add the macaroni, tomato and onions; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate. Just before serving, add lettuce and bacon; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

BACON, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO SALAD



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Can't choose between a crisp, refreshing salad and a satisfying BLT sandwich? This recipe combines the two for a crowd-pleasing side or meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

24 strips (cut 1/4 inch thick) bacon, (1 pound)
2 1/2 bunches lettuce, such as romaine, Bibb, or green oakleaf
1 cup Avocado Dressing for BLT Salad
2 pounds tomatoes, preferably red and yellow
1 pint cherry tomatoes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Arrange bacon strips on a wire rack set over a baking pan. Place pan in oven until bacon is golden brown and crisp, about 40 minutes. Remove from oven, being careful of the bacon fat that has collected under the rack, and set aside.
  • Arrange lettuce in the bottom of a salad bowl; drizzle with half the avocado dressing. Cut tomatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices; cut cherry tomatoes, depending on size, in half. Arrange tomato slices over lettuce; scatter cherry tomatoes over tomato slices.
  • Arrange whole bacon strips over tomatoes. Drizzle with remaining avocado dressing, season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately.

BACON, LETTUCE AND TOMATO SALAD



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Crisp bacon makes this salad a real winner. I use turkey bacon with good success. Please don't try to substitute those artificial bacon bits in this recipe, it just won't work.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Pork

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lb bacon
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
4 slices French bread, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lb romaine lettuce, rinsed,dried,and torn into bite-size pieces
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until it is crisp by your favorite method.
  • Crumble, and set it aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of the drippings in a small bowl.
  • Whisk together the reserved bacon drippings, mayonnaise, vinegar and basil and let dressing sit, covered, at room temperature while you finish making the salad.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, toss the bread pieces with the salt and pepper.
  • Drizzle with the oil, and cook, stirring constantly, until the croutons are crisp and golden brown.
  • In a large salad bowl mix together the romaine, tomatoes, bacon and croutons.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.8, Fat 30.7, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 1395.6, Carbohydrate 43.6, Fiber 5, Sugar 5, Protein 16.3

BACON, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO MACARONI SALAD



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The delicious flavors of crisp crumbled bacon and tangy fresh tomato that you love in a BLT sandwich dress up a bowl of macaroni salad that's perfect for a light lunch or side dish.

Provided by Grady Sullivan

Categories     Tomato Pasta Salad

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups elbow macaroni
1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
5 teaspoons white vinegar
1 ¼ cups diced celery
1 large tomato, diced
5 green onions, finely chopped
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) package bacon

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 507.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

BACON, LETTUCE, AND TOMATO MACARONI SALAD



Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Macaroni Salad image

The delicious flavors of crisp crumbled bacon and tangy fresh tomato that you love in a BLT sandwich dress up a bowl of macaroni salad that's perfect for a light lunch or side dish.

Provided by Grady Sullivan

Categories     Tomato Pasta Salad

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups elbow macaroni
1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
5 teaspoons white vinegar
1 ¼ cups diced celery
1 large tomato, diced
5 green onions, finely chopped
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (16 ounce) package bacon

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.5 g, Cholesterol 27.3 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 507.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

BACON, LETTUCE & TOMATO MAC & CHEESE SALAD



Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Mac & Cheese Salad image

It's a BLT! It's mac and cheese! It's a pasta salad! Call it what you will, but this super bacon-studded green salad has something for everyone.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg. (7-1/4 oz.) KRAFT Macaroni & Cheese Dinner
8 slices cooked OSCAR MAYER Bacon, crumbled
1 cup chopped fresh spinach
1 tomato, chopped
1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo
1/4 cup CLAUSSEN Sweet Pickle Relish
1/4 cup chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Prepare Dinner as directed on package.
  • Stir in remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 2 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 550 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

BACON, LETTUCE & TOMATO SALAD



Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Salad image

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (10 ounce) bag of romaine lettuce
12 slices thick cut bacon, cooked
4 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
3 cups seasoned croutons (I love the garlic cheese ones!)
Favorite Dressing - We love Creamy Italian with this salad!

Steps:

  • Cut bacon into 1 inch pieces. Clean lettuce, dry and place in a serving dish. Top with bacon, tomatoes & croutons. Serve with bottle of your favorite dressing!

CLASSIC BACON, LETTUCE & SLICED TOMATO SALAD



Classic Bacon, Lettuce & Sliced Tomato Salad image

You're just 10 minutes away from a classic BLT salad with all the flavor and crunch you'd expect. But we added shredded cheese... and a surprise.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield Makes 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

8 large lettuce leaves
2 tomatoes, sliced
1/2 cup OSCAR MAYER Real Bacon Recipe Pieces
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
1/4 cup KRAFT Italian Dressing

Steps:

  • Place 2 lettuce leaves on each of four individual salad plates; top with tomatoes.
  • Sprinkle with bacon and cheese.
  • Drizzle with dressing just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 530 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 8 g

BACON, LETTUCE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO SALAD



Bacon, Lettuce and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad image

The herbs in this salad, along with the bacon, sun-dried tomatoes and the homemade balsamic vinegar dressing, turn this salad into something special. From "At Home Entertaining" by Jorj Morgan. You will have some leftover dressing...use the extra for tomorrow's salad. You want to use only enough to lightly coat the greens.

Provided by Epi Curious

Categories     Greens

Time 20m

Yield 10 , 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 -12 slices bacon, diced
7 ounces sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, sliced lengthwise into strips
8 cups salad greens (use any combination...I use arugula, spring mix, baby spinach and romaine)
1/2 cup green onion, chopped (6 to 8 onions)
2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves, chopped
1 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
4 large eggs, hardboiled
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium high heat. Remove the pieces with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper toweling.
  • Remove the sun-dried tomatoes from the oil. Reserve the oil for another use.
  • Combine the salad greens and herbs in a large bowl.
  • Whisk together the red wine vinegar and balsamic vinegar. Slowly whisk in the olive oil.
  • Peel and finely chopped the hardboiled eggs.
  • Toss the lettuce with enough dressing to just coat the leaves. Toss with the bacon and sun-dried tomatoes. Garnish with the chopped egg. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.1, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 100, Sodium 288.2, Carbohydrate 7, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 0.8, Protein 7.1

Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Macaroni Salad: A Taste of Summer in Every Bite

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Pasta: Opt for a small, sturdy pasta like elbow macaroni or penne to hold the salad ingredients well.
  • Cook the Pasta Perfectly: Al dente pasta is key to a great macaroni salad. Cook it according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • Use Fresh, High-Quality Ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the salad will taste. Use ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and flavorful bacon.
  • Don't Overdress the Salad: A light dressing is all you need to let the flavors of the ingredients shine through. Use a simple vinaigrette or mayonnaise-based dressing.
  • Chill the Salad Before Serving: Chilling the salad allows the flavors to meld and the dressing to set. Serve it cold for a refreshing summer side dish.

Conclusion:

Bacon, lettuce, and tomato macaroni salad is a classic for a reason. It's easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for any summer gathering. With its vibrant colors and refreshing taste, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next barbecue or potluck. So gather your ingredients, fire up the grill, and get ready to enjoy this delicious and satisfying dish. Remember to experiment with different ingredients and dressings to create your own unique version of this timeless recipe.

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