Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Macaroni Salad

Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Macaroni Salad
Bacon, Lettuce, and Tomato Macaroni Salad

• 2 cups elbow macaroni
• 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
• 5 teaspoons white vinegar
• 1 1/4 cups diced celery
• 1 large tomato, diced
• 5 green onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (16 ounce) package bacon

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until chilled. Transfer macaroni to a large salad bowl.
2. Stir mayonnaise, vinegar, celery, tomato, green onions, Cheddar cheese, salt, and black pepper into macaroni until thoroughly combined. Cover and chill salad at least 2 hours.
3. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels. Let bacon cool; crumble when cooled.
4. Mix bacon into macaroni salad to serve.