Mel’s BLT Dinner Salad Combines Pasta, Bacon For The Perfect Summer Meal

Posted by: Jade Aubuchon in Hometown Recipes, Hometown Recipes, Santa Clarita Latest News May 27, 2026 - 8:01 am 0 1,439 Views

Mel’s BLT Dinner Salad recipe blends crispy bacon, grape tomatoes, romaine lettuce and elbow macaroni in a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing for an easy summer meal.

Inspired by the classic sandwich, this BLT pasta salad can be served as a side dish with grilled chicken or enjoyed on its own during hot weather.

Mel’s BLT Dinner Salad

This recipe originally appeared on justapinch.com

Recipe from Melanie Walker, Decatur, AL

Mel’s BLT dinner salad incorporates the elements of a BLT sandwich, mixes them with creamy dressing and pasta to create a fantastic pasta salad. Smoky bacon adds crunch and makes the cherry tomatoes taste even sweeter. They, along with bits of lettuce and elbow pasta, are mixed with a creamy and tangy mayonnaise-based dressing. This would be perfect alongside grilled chicken for a summer dinner. The salad alone could be a light meal on a hot day.

Ingredients

2 c mayonnaise
1/3 c apple cider vinegar
2 tsp salt
2 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp black pepper
2 lb macaroni, elbow
1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 c grape tomatoes, halved
4 c romaine lettuce leaves, roughly cut

See directions for mel’s blt dinner salad

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