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Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad

Creamy Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad for Every Occasion

Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad is a creamy, tangy pasta dish perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 ounces Ziti Pasta Cook al dente
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Substitute with Greek yogurt for lighter option
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Optional to replace with Mexican crema
  • 1 tablespoon White Sugar Optional, for balanced flavor
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Finely diced
  • 1 small Red Onion Finely diced
  • 1 medium Carrot Grated and chopped finely
  • 1 cup Celery Finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Diced Pimientos Add jar liquid for extra flavor
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Celery Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Celery Seed Adjust to preference
For the Cheese
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Finely diced

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad
  1. Boil the pasta in salted water for 8-10 minutes, then drain and cool.
  2. Finely dice the red bell pepper, red onion, and celery, then season with celery salt and seeds.
  3. Grate and chop the carrot, then mix into the vegetable blend.
  4. In a bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, and optional sugar until smooth, then season to taste.
  5. Toss the vegetable mixture with the dressing, then fold in the cooled pasta.
  6. Add diced cheddar cheese to the salad mixture.
  7. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the salad for improved flavor. Can add hard-boiled eggs or bacon for extra richness.

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