Cheddar and Macaroni Salad
Cheddar and Macaroni Salad blends tender pasta with sharp cheddar, crisp bell pepper and celery, sweet peas, and a touch of relish for a tangy-sweet pop. The mayonnaise–sour cream dressing makes it rich and balanced, and an overnight rest ties everything together. Serve it chilled at picnics, potlucks, or alongside grilled favorites.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheddar and Macaroni Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 39
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook macaroni in the boiling water until tender yet slightly firm, 7 to 10 minutes; drain.
- 3
Rinse the pasta under cold water; drain.
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, bell pepper, celery, cheese, peas, onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, and pickle relish; mix well.
- 5
Cover the bowl; refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving.
- Calories 336.91 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 11.37 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 43.41 g 16%
- Total Fat 14.13 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 4.09 g High 20%
- Trans Fat 0.1 g High --
- Cholesterol 21.83 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 543.58 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 6.23 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 9.54 g --
- Added Sugars 0.31 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 276.26 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 2.59 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 841.16 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 125.49 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 11.11 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cheddar and Macaroni Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Celery, Cheddar Cheese Cubes, Diced Onion, and Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 336.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheddar and Macaroni Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Cheddar and Macaroni Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Celery, Cheddar Cheese Cubes, Diced Onion, Green Bell Pepper, Green Peas. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheddar and Macaroni Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 336.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheddar and Macaroni Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cheddar and Macaroni Salad healthy?
- Cheddar and Macaroni Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 336.91 calories and 11.37 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 543.58 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.09 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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