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BLT Macaroni Salad
If you love the classic BLT sandwich, this BLT macaroni salad is about to become your new favorite side dish. It’s creamy, smoky, fresh, and just the right amount of indulgent. Think tender pasta tossed with crispy beef, juicy tomatoes, and a rich, tangy dressing—basically summer in a bowl.
Let’s break it down into a simple, easy-to-follow version you can make anytime.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pasta (cooked until al dente and drained)
- 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
- 1 cup cooked beef, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 large tomato, diced
- ½ cup green onions, chopped
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing base
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise and white vinegar. Stir until smooth and well blended. - Add the main ingredients
Mix in the crumbled beef, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped spinach, green onions, and diced tomato. - Season to taste
Sprinkle in salt and pepper, adjusting to your preference. - Combine with pasta
Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the bowl. Gently toss everything together until the pasta is fully coated in the creamy mixture. - Chill before serving
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours. This helps the flavors come together and gives you that classic cold pasta salad texture.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 828 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Fat: 82 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 27 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 63 mg
- Sodium: 475 mg
- Potassium: 87 mg
- Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Vitamin A: 155 IU
- Vitamin C: 2 mg
- Calcium: 54 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
Quick Tips for the Best BLT Macaroni Salad
- Cool the pasta first: Warm pasta can make the mayo too runny.
- Crispy beef is key: It adds that signature crunch.
- Don’t skip the chill time: It makes a huge difference in flavor.
- Serve fresh: Add extra tomatoes or greens right before serving for the best texture.