BLT Macaroni Salad
Fathers have a special fondness for bacon, which inspired me to create a refreshing bacon, lettuce, and tomato pasta salad that's ideal for your Father's Day gathering. Although the "L" in this BLT salad could technically stand for "summer," I felt that "BST" didn't have the same ring to it. Recipe title: "BLT Macaroni Salad"
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Ingredients
- 8 oz uncooked elbows
- 4 slices 25% reduced fat center cut bacon
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 4 tbsp reduced fat mayonnaise
- salt and fresh pepper to taste
- 2 large ripe tomatoes
Instructions
- 1
In a spacious skillet, fry the bacon over medium-low heat until it reaches a crispy texture on both sides.
- 2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then cook the pasta according to the instructions provided on the package.
- 3
Dice the tomatoes and mix them, along with any juices, with mayonnaise and pepper in a medium-sized bowl.
- 4
Once the pasta is cooked, drain it and rinse under cold water to cool it down.
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with the tomatoes and spinach, ensuring everything is well mixed. Add the crispy bacon just before serving.