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BLT Macaroni Salad

Elbow macaroni chilled in a chili sauce and mayonnaise dressing, with lettuce and bacon tossed in at the last minute.

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This cold salad is the best I have ever made. It will fly right off of the table. This is perfect to take to parties or get-togethers.

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Patti Hawkins

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 3 cups elbow macaroni, cooked
  • ½ cup tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, chopped
  • 3 cups lettuce, shredded
  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients (mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, sugar); mix well.
  2. Add the macaroni, tomato and onions; toss to coat.
  3. Cover and refrigerate.
  4. Just before serving, add lettuce and bacon; toss to coat.

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