BLT Pasta Salad with Mayo
Description
Chill this BLT pasta salad with mayo recipe before serving for the boldest, flavor-packed avocado, tomato, scallions, and bacon salad experience.
Ingredients
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1 (7 ounce) package elbow macaroni
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1 pound bacon, diced
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 large avocado, diced
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/2 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
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1/3 cup tomato-based chile sauce
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1/4 cup lemon juice
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2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
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2 teaspoons white sugar
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1 large tomato - cored, seeded, and diced
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1/2 cup sliced green onion tops
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6 cups shredded lettuce
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
2
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crisp, about 7 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Refrigerate bacon when cool.
3
Drizzle 2 tablespoons lemon juice over avocado in a bowl; set aside.
4
Combine mayonnaise, creamy dressing, chili sauce, ¼ cup lemon juice, bouillon granules, and sugar; fold in macaroni, avocado, tomato, and green onions until well combined. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate until well chilled, at least 6 hours.
5
Stir in lettuce and bacon just before serving.