BLT Salad

Makes 10 servings

8-oz. pkg. elbow macaroni, cooked

4 c. tomatoes, chopped

4 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled

1/2 c. mayonnaise

1/3 c. sour cream

1 T. Dijon mustard

2 t. cider vinegar

1 t. sugar

1/2 t. salt

1/2 t. pepper

3 c. lettuce, shredded

Place macaroni in a large bowl. Add tomatoes and bacon; toss gently and set aside. Mix together remaining ingredients except lettuce in a small bowl; stir well. Pour over macaroni mixture; gently toss until well coated. Chill; serve over shredded lettuce.

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Making salad croutons at home is easy! Cube 4 slices of bread and place in a shallow baking pan. Combine 3 tablespoons melted butter with 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and toss with bread. Bake for 30 minutes in a 300-degree oven, until crisp.