{"id":28329,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/blt-macaroni-salad\/"},"modified":"2024-06-07T16:07:38","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T21:07:38","slug":"blt-macaroni-salad","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/blt-macaroni-salad\/","title":{"rendered":"BLT Macaroni Salad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If there\u2019s one thing better than a classic BLT sandwich, it might be a BLT pasta salad. Take a bowl of this to your next potluck or backyard barbecue, and it&#8217;ll be the most popular side dish on the table.<\/p>\n<p>Our BLT pasta salad recipe combines the key ingredients of bacon, lettuce and tomato with elbow macaroni and a zesty mayonnaise-based sauce. It couldn\u2019t be easier, and it\u2019s a sure-fire winner.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for BLT Pasta Salad<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Mayonnaise:<\/b> Mayo provides a rich and creamy base for other flavors,\u00a0 it\u2019s a go-to dressing ingredient in pasta salads. In this case, it\u2019s doubly appropriate, since it\u2019s also a key ingredient in the classic BLT sandwich.<\/li>\n<li><b>Chili sauce: <\/b>Chili sauce adds a hint of color, tang and a tiny bit of heat to the dressing. It&#8217;s not part of a classic BLT but helps to liven up this salad version.<\/li>\n<li><b> Lemon juice:<\/b> Lemon juice brings a citrusy tang to the dressing, making the whole salad feel lighter and brighter.<\/li>\n<li><b>Sugar:<\/b> Sugar balances the lemon&#8217;s tartness, so its light and fruity flavor can shine through.<\/li>\n<li><b>Elbow macaroni:<\/b> Plain old elbow macaroni is always a good choice for pasta salads because its bite-sized and hollow shape helps it hold onto the dressing. It\u2019s also inexpensive, which is important in big-batch recipes.<\/li>\n<li><b>Tomatoes:<\/b> Tomatoes add moisture and a fresh flavor to the pasta salad. They\u2019re also one of the three essential ingredients in any BLT.<\/li>\n<li><b>Green onions:<\/b> Green onions aren\u2019t a typical BLT ingredient but they\u2019re a slam-dunk in pasta salads. They bring a mild but distinct onion flavor that elevates the other ingredients. They also add some visual appeal as well.<\/li>\n<li><b>Lettuce:<\/b> Shredded lettuce helps lighten the salad and adds color. It\u2019s also a partner in the combination of flavors and textures that makes BLTs so appealing.<\/li>\n<li><b>Bacon:<\/b> Bacon is the heavy hitter among the flavoring ingredients and gives the salad much of its appeal. Tomatoes and lettuce are the supporting players, but bacon is the star.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Assemble the salad<\/h3>\n<p>In a large serving bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice and sugar to make the dressing. Add the macaroni, tomatoes and green onions and toss them until they\u2019re thoroughly coated with dressing. Refrigerate the salad until mealtime.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Serve<\/h3>\n<p>At the last minute, add the shredded lettuce and bacon and toss the salad once more. Serve immediately.<\/p>\n<h2>BLT Pasta Salad Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Play with the dressing:<\/b> A BLT sandwich uses plain mayo, but a pasta salad needs a bit more oomph (because there\u2019s less bacon and tomato, relative to the amount of pasta). Our dressing here uses chili sauce and lemon juice to add that extra kick, but if this doesn\u2019t suit your taste buds you can swap them out for ranch dressing, mustard or other flavor-enhancing ingredients. Any combination you like with bacon and tomatoes is fair game!<\/li>\n<li><b>Change the pasta:<\/b> Elbow macaroni is always a solid choice, but swapping it for another bite-sized pasta varies the salad, too. Good alternatives include bowties, rotini, fusilli and cavatappi. Filled kinds of pasta like tortellini, are an often overlooked option that can take your salad in an interesting direction.<\/li>\n<li><b>Double down on the bacon:<\/b> Bacon is the star of this salad, so why not use the best bacon you can find? Pick a top brand or artisanal, thick-sliced bacon from a farmer\u2019s market or local butcher. Then double down by upping the bacon content from 4 strips to 6, or even 8. Trust us when we tell you that nobody will complain about \u201ctoo much bacon.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Can I make BLT pasta salad ahead of time?<\/h2>\n<p>Yup, it\u2019s practically built into our BLT pasta salad recipe. You can leave it in the \u201crefrigerate\u201d stage for two to three days in advance, then add the bacon and lettuce immediately before serving.<\/p>\n<h2>How long will BLT pasta salad keep?<\/h2>\n<p>This recipe combines long-lasting ingredients with perishable ones, so that\u2019s tricky. The lettuce will be at its best only for a day at most. Tomatoes will start to soften and become mushy after about two days. The pasta and dressing can last up to five days in the refrigerator if standing alone. Your best long-term option is to have a sealed bowl or container of the dressed pasta and add the remaining ingredients as you remove and eat each portion.<\/p>\n<h2>Can I freeze BLT pasta?<\/h2>\n<p>As the long-running joke says, \u201cYou can freeze anything; it\u2019s thawing it that\u2019s the problem.\u201d Like most pasta salads, this one isn\u2019t a great candidate for freezing and thawing. The macaroni holds up well, but the vegetables do not and the mayonnaise-based dressing tends to break down.<\/p>\n<h2>BLT Pasta Salad Recipe Tips<\/h2>\n<h3>Can I make this BLT pasta salad creamier?<\/h3>\n<p>If you like your pasta salads to be creamier or \u201csaucier,\u201d just increase the amount of dressing. Increasing the dressing ingredients by half makes for a much creamier salad. The pasta also absorbs some of the dressing as it sits, and becomes drier. If you plan to keep a bowl of pasta salad in your fridge for several days, make extra dressing and add some to each day\u2019s portion of salad to make it creamy again.<\/p>\n<h3>How long should I cook the macaroni?<\/h3>\n<p>There\u2019s no universal answer to that question because each brand is different. Follow the instructions on the package, and stop once the pasta is al dente (tender, but still slightly firm in the middle). It will absorb moisture from the dressing and soften more after you\u2019ve made the salad.<\/p>\n<h3>Why is my BLT pasta salad mushy?<\/h3>\n<p>You may have cooked it past the point of being al dente. It helps to rinse your macaroni in cold water once it\u2019s drained, to cool it quickly and stop it from cooking further. Also, some brands of macaroni are better than others so if one brand doesn\u2019t work for you try another and see if it gives you a better result.<\/p>\n<h3>How can I come up with other variations on this salad?<\/h3>\n<p>Lots of other ingredients work well with tomatoes and bacon (let\u2019s face it, there aren\u2019t a lot of things that <i>don\u2019t<\/i> work with bacon). If you want inspiration, you can\u2019t go wrong by looking at some of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/blt-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/blt-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">other BLT-based recipes<\/a> we\u2019ve curated over the years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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&#8217;s nice to serve on hot and humid days, which we frequently get during summer here in Virginia. \u2014Mrs. Hamilton Myers Jr., Charlottesville, Virginia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7061,"featured_media":2046491,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[306580,304173,304328,304993,305487,304338,304433,304988,304408,304368,303887,306848,304438,304442,307684,304297,307536,304268,304450,307514,304350,324623,306571,304313,304150,303883,307614],"categories-v2":[340588,309455,308984,308940,310796,308992,308833,308935,308813,308745,308478,309603,308844,308845,310659,308308,310514,312521,259483,308857,310497,312510,309001,309177,312458,308313,309434,308476,312574,310591],"coauthors":[343387],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"BLT Pasta Salad","post_link":"\/recipes\/blt-pasta-salad\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps20256_QC13060D62A.jpg"},{"post_title":"BLT 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"},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.5333333,"reviewCount":60,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"If You Like BLT Sandwiches You'll Love This Salad","description":"Try this bacon packed BLT Macaroni Salad for your next cookout","thumbnailUrl":["https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/wpthumbnailsprod\/VD11983%20051517%20H_thumbnail.jpeg"],"uploadDate":"2020-09-5 10:42:02","duration":"P0DT0H0M44S","contentUrl":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/VD11983_051517_H.mp4"},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-06-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Lynne977"},"reviewBody":"<p>Great recipe, although I put in celery instead of lettuce.  Macaroni salad is one of my all-time favorites!<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-06-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Denise831"},"reviewBody":"<p>This loooks good and I'm going to try it.  But  I will add cheese.  My BLT's always include cheese.  I have a BLT dip I've made in past.  Mix equal parts mayo & sour cream (1\/2 c each, or 1 c each) with bit S&P; add diced tomatoes, cooked bacon.  I spread it out on a pie plate then sprinkle some more  dice tomato, shredded lettuce, bacon and cheese.  Serve with crackers <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2021-12-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Paa443"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe, have used the small bow pasta (farfalle)...so cute.  We do not care for chili sauce, so added some Salad Supreme Spice.  Thanks for yummy recipe.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-05-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mjlouk"},"reviewBody":"I think this is my new favorite macaroni salad!  The chili sauce is amazing!  My son, who normally doesn't like pasta salads, even ate it.  Big hit!   Will definitely make again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-06-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"buffy471"},"reviewBody":"Amazing, Our 6 Grand Babies loved this. It was so exciting to see a fellow Virginia recipe, and Charlottesville is where I receive all of my medical needs, so I\u2019m only about 40 minutes from here.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-07-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"namyers"},"reviewBody":"<p>Best ever! My husband can't get enough. I made a batch for a cookout and the next day he wanted me to make more. I did add some salad seasoning on the second batch, as someone else suggested, just to see the difference. Will be in my recipe binder. Thank for sharing this recipe.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-07-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Melinda578"},"reviewBody":"<p>Huge hit! I made this for a party and everyone asked for the recipe. I recommend not adding the lettuce to the recipe and instead add it to your personal serving and mix. The lettuce gives it the perfect crunch but it loses the crunch texture and gets soggy once refrigerated. This dish literally taste like a BLT sandwich! <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-07-26","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Wendy769"},"reviewBody":"<p>I used leftover spaghetti noodles and ketchup with hot sauce cause I didn\u2019t have chili sauce. Big hit. Oh and extra bacon \ud83d\ude0a<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-04-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Guest77167809"},"reviewBody":"I agree that it was a bit bland.  I think the dressing needs more flavor and the salad needed more bacon.  I thought it was also a bit dry.I made no changes to the recipe, prepared it exactly as it was written.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-08-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Galapas"},"reviewBody":"What a great recipe!  I made the recipe exactly as it was with no changes.  The whole family loved it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"amygattuso"},"reviewBody":"Very tasty addition for a bbq","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-07-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LPHJKitchen"},"reviewBody":"LOVED this! Skipped the sugar for dietary reasons but this was a huge hit for those who love BLTs and those who love pasta! Great potluck dish!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-09-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"knollbrookcook"},"reviewBody":"Good salad. I used chives instead of onions. Will be making this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-10-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Disir"},"reviewBody":"This was easy to put together---and I liked that aspect of it. The only thing that I didn't like is that it was bit dry. I think that if I make it again, I am going to double the sauce and use half to put it together and then use enough of the other half to get it to where I like it before I serve it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-06-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"cbenne12"},"reviewBody":"Lots of flavor. The only thing we changed was putting in sundried tomatoes instead of fresh tomatoes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-04-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"elizabethmacklin"},"reviewBody":"This is now the family favorite!  Best pasta salad we have ever  tasted! Easy  and quick also.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"LarryJo"},"reviewBody":"Made as written (mostly... I really didn't measure the sauce ingredients) and used 6 slices of bacon, and slightly more cooked pasta.  Oh my!  Is this ever delish!!  Definitely one of our new favorites and will be making this a lot!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-07-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Kknits"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! We doubled the recipe, and used finely chopped vidalia onion instead of the green onion, and added a bit more bacon that I oven-baked till crispy.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-07-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Recipebootz"},"reviewBody":"I found this recipe a while ago, it is really good. I used Olive oil Mayo & low carb high fibre noodles because I am diabetic.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Pam Posada","givenName":"Pam","familyName":"Posada"},"reviewBody":"This salad is terrific!! I have made it several times and it just keeps getting better.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-06-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"tannerangel"},"reviewBody":"we just love this  so much!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MS LISA","givenName":"MS","familyName":"LISA"},"reviewBody":"Very good recipe.  I doubled the dressing also, per other reviewers suggestion.  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