The real name of the salad recipe is Salad de Maison but “The Best Salad” is just more fitting. They just taste so much better but sometimes it’s not so practical so store bought works fine.
#THE BEST HOMEMADE MACARONI SALAD RECIPE HOW TO#
One other thing I like to do when time allows is make homemade croutons (see how to below). They also add a nice faint flavor that pairs well with the lemon and helps balance that acidity. For instance it calls for vegetable oil and I like to use light olive oil (I think it has a better flavor and it’s healthier), then I add a little extra of this and that (like those delicious toasted almonds).Īnd I also added honey and dijon mustard to the dressing. These are natural emulsifiers so they help bind the dressing together. I’ve made a few modifications from the original recipe. You just can’t go wrong with that BLT flavor combination! Plus this salad has all the perfect blend of all the best textures.
My aunt made it at most holiday get togethers, then my sister started making it for just about every party and now it’s just become the top requested in salad in my family. This is one of those recipes that has been in my family for probably 20+ years. The BEST Salad recipe! If there is one salad recipe you need in your recipe box this is it, it’s my families favorite! It’s made with fresh romaine lettuce, two kinds of cheese, flavorful bacon, sweet grape tomatoes, crunchy toasted almonds, crisp croutons and it’s all tossed with a fresh, bright lemon vinaigrette.