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
- 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 351.83 kcal Moderate
- Protein 10.92 g Good Source
- Carbs 45.81 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.34 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.33 g High
- Trans Fat 0.1 g High
- Cholesterol 22.41 mg Moderate
- Sodium 543.58 mg High
- Fiber 3.81 g Moderate
- Sugar 9.04 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 224.77 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.09 mg Moderate
- Potassium 452.06 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 115.9 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 8.21 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source
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 351.83 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 351.83 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.
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