BLT Macaroni Salad

A creamy, cold BLT-inspired macaroni salad loaded with crispy bacon, cherry tomatoes, green onions, ranch dressing, and a splash of dill pickle juice — no soggy lettuce required.

By Manny Michael

20 minutes

Sides

American

Ingredients

• Cooked pasta, chilled
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut into fourths
• Green onions, chopped
• 5 to 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
• Black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon dill pickle juice

Instructions

1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions.
2. Rinse the pasta with cold water until chilled, then drain well.
3. Add the chilled pasta to a large mixing bowl.
4. Add mayonnaise and sour cream.
5. Add the cherry tomatoes.
6. Add chopped green onions.
7. Crumble the cooked bacon and add it to the bowl.
8. Sprinkle in ranch seasoning.
9. Add black pepper.
10. Pour in the dill pickle juice.
11. Mix everything together until the pasta is evenly coated and the ingredients are combined.
12. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
13. Cover and refrigerate until cold before serving.
14. Serve chilled and enjoy.