What reminds me of the 4th of July??? When the big tomatoes start turning red! While I have had cherry tomatoes turning red for a little while now, it is not until the "big" ones start turning that I feel it is truly summer!
I would also like to share a recipe that I have made today for the first time. This recipe is featured in the cookbook from Gooseberry Patch called "SUMMER IN THE COUNTRY".
BLT MACARONI SALAD
("SUMMER IN THE COUNTRY" - PAGE 167)
16 oz. pkg. macaroni, cooked
1-1/4 c. celery diced
5 green onions, finely chopped (I used 1/4 c. finely chopped Vidalia onion)
1 tomato, diced (I used several cherry tomatoes, diced)
1-1/4 c. mayonnaise
5 t. white vinegar
1/4 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper
GARNISH: 1 lb. bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
In a large bowl, combine macaroni, celery, onion and tomato. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients except bacon;pour over macaroni mixture, tossing to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with bacon.
Serves 6 to 8
The ingredients are fairly easy to prepare!
Salads are very good and refreshing to have during summer get togethers!
I will be combing the bacon into the salad once it is time to serve! ENJOY!
Oh that recipe looks so good! I'll have to try it when I have company sometime. Unfortunately my spouse is vegetarian, so I can't make those lovely bacon-y recipes for just us. Happy Independence Day!
ReplyDeleteWell, I took the recipe to my mother and father-in-laws on the 4th for a get together. The recipe was a huge hit! Thanks for checking out my blog! Happy Gardening! Mindy
DeleteIt will be a while before I have any big tomatoes here...but that recipe sounds so good...love BLTs and making one into a mac salad has got to be delicious...Happy 4th!!
ReplyDeleteI took the BLT macaroni salad to a family gathering on the 4th and it was a big hit! I had never tried the recipe before, but thought it looked good! Everyone was raving about it! Hope your tomatoes ripen soon and Happy Gardening! Mindy
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