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BBQ Macaroni Salad
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BBQ Macaroni Salad Recipe

This BBQ Macaroni Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed twist on a classic side dish, perfect for summer cookouts or cozy family dinners. Ready in just 1 hour 30 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to make as it is delicious.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 235
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces elbow macaroni 1 box
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup BBQ Sauce
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon hot sauce
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • 1 celery stalk finely chopped
  • ½ cup cubed cucumber
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 2 Tablespoons green onion finely chopped
  • 4 Tablespoons purple onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup colby jack cheese cubed

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  2. Drain the noodles, rinse in cold water and drain again.
  3. In a large bowl, combine mayo, BBQ sauce, seasonings, hot sauce and vinegar.
  4. Add the drained noodles and chopped veggies and cheese.
  5. Stir to combine and refrigerate before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 7gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 305mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1336IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 1mg
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