Bbq Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Bbq Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1/2 cup celery, chopped; 4 scallions, sliced thin; 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed (optional); 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (see note above); salt & fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb elbow macaroni
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
4 scallions, sliced thin
3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese, cubed (optional)
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup barbecue sauce (see note above)
salt & fresh ground pepper

1
Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and macaroni and cook until nearly tender, about 5 minutes.
2
Drain in colander and rinse with cold water until cool, then drain once more, briefly, so that pasta is still moist; transfer to large bowl.
3
Stir in bell peppers, celery, scallions, vinegar, hot sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, and let sit until flavors are absorbed, about 2 minutes.
4
Stir in mayonnaise and barbecue sauce and let sit until salad is no longer watery, about 5 minutes.
5
Stir in cheddar cheese.
6
Season with salt and pepper and serve. (The salad can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Check seasonings before serving.).

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb elbow macaroni, 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped, 1/2 cup celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Bbq Macaroni Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Bbq Macaroni Salad

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