BLT Macaroni Salad with Creamy Ranch Dressing
This BLT Macaroni Salad is packed with crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, romaine, and a creamy ranch dressing. It’s a simple, crowd-pleasing pasta salad that’s perfect for picnics and potlucks. Great for beginner home cooks!
Ingredients
- 1 lb bacon cooked and crumbled
- 16 oz dry elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 red onion diced
- 1 1/2 cups romaine hearts roughly chopped
- Kosher salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook macaroni 2 minutes longer than package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- Cook the bacon until crispy. Drain on paper towels and crumble once cooled.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch seasoning, sugar, and apple cider vinegar.
- Add cooked macaroni, crumbled bacon, halved cherry tomatoes, diced onion, and chopped romaine.
- Stir until everything is evenly coated in the dressing.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving or enjoy at room temperature.
- Add romaine just before serving to keep it crisp.
Notes
For extra flavor in your BLT Macaroni Salad, use thick-cut bacon and chill before serving. Try adding diced avocado or cheddar cheese as a twist.