Basic Cheddar Macaroni Salad Recipes

CREAMY CHEDDAR MACARONI SALAD

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This Creamy Cheddar Macaroni Salad is the perfect summer pasta salad. It's loaded with peppers, celery, onions, chunks of cheddar cheese and elbow noodles, all covered in a tangy sour cream dressing.

Provided by Jo-Anna Rooney

Categories Salad

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 cups of cooked elbow noodles (about 2 cups dried)
1 bell pepper cut into small chunks
2 celery sticks cut into small chunks
2 tbsp chopped red onion
1/2 - 3/4 cup cheddar cheese chunks
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tbsp vinegar
1 tbsp prepared mustard
1 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper

Steps:

In a large pot, boil the elbow macaroni according to package directions. Drain in a colander, then rinse with cold water.
Blend together the mayo, mustard, sour cream, vinegar, sugar and salt and pepper.
In a large bowl, combine the noodles and chopped vegetables, then toss with the dressing.
Let rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes (1 hour or more is best).
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 548 calories, Sugar 4.8 g, Sodium 395.3 mg, Fat 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 66.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 16.5 g, Cholesterol 30.7 mg

CHEDDAR AND MACARONI SALAD

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This is a good make-ahead side dish for a summer dinner.

Provided by Karena

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup macaroni
¾ cup cubed Cheddar cheese
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
⅓ cup chopped onion
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ tablespoons sweet pickle relish

Steps:

Cook pasta in boiling salted water until done. Drain. Rinse macaroni under cold water, and drain again.
Combine pasta with cheese, vegetables, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, and pickle relish. Chill for at least 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 213.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

BASIC CHEDDAR MACARONI SALAD

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My husband is a picky eater and complained that no one ever made a pasta salad that isn't loaded with onions and other "icky" veggies so I came up with this very basic and easy macaroni salad just for him. It is now one of the few pasta salads he will eat. For a bit more added flavor and veggies, go ahead and add some grape or...

Provided by Tracy Heeren

Categories Pasta Salads

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 c macaroni, cooked and drained
1/2 c cheddar cheese, cubed
1 c miracle whip or mayonaise (more or less to taste)
2 Tbsp milk
1/4 c carrots, chopped medium to fine
1/4 c red pepper, chopped medium to fine
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Mix all ingredients together until well blended.
2. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
3. If salad seems dry, add a bit more Miracle Whip or mayonnaise and stir until blended before serving.

CHEDDAR-MACARONI SALAD

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This is from Better Homes and Gardens. I love macaroni salad, but cheese makes everything better! :) Prep/cook time does not include chilling time. Can easily be doubled for larger get togethers.

Provided by iewe7726

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup elbow macaroni
3/4 cup cheddar cheese, cubed
1 stalk celery, sliced
1/2 small green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/3 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise or 1/4 cup salad dressing
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain macaroni and rinse with.
cold water. Drain again.
In a mixing bowl, combine cooked macaroni, cheese, celery, green bell pepper, peas, and onion. Stir gently to combine.
For dressing: Mix mayonnaise or salad dressing, sour cream, milk, pickle.
relish, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Toss dressing with macaroni mixture.
Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours. If necessary, stir in a small amount of additional milk.

QUICK MACARONI SALAD

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You can't go wrong with this time-tested winner. Here it is pared down for two.-Carma Blosser, Livermore, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/3 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped celery
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon diced pimientos
1 teaspoon finely chopped green pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Stir in macaroni and peas. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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