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BBQ Macaroni Salad

BBQ Macaroni Salad Recipe

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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
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 235 kcal

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

Instructions
 

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions.
  • Drain the noodles, rinse in cold water and drain again.
  • In a large bowl, combine mayo, BBQ sauce, seasonings, hot sauce and vinegar.
  • Add the drained noodles and chopped veggies and cheese.
  • 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
Keyword barbecue recipes, bbq macaroni salad, creamy pasta salad, easy picnic salad, summer side dish
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