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 fine; 1 rib celery, chopped fine; 4 scallions, sliced thin; 2 tbsp cider vinegar; 1 tsp hot sauce; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/8 tsp garlic powder; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (I like the sweet & smoky flavor barbecue sauces the best, so I use Bull's Eye, but feel free to substitute whatever is your favorite).; 1 pepper to taste; 1 tbsp salt for boiling macaroni; 1 salt to taste for salad

Servings: persons

1 lb elbow macaroni
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped fine
1 rib celery, chopped fine
4 scallions, sliced thin
2 tbsp cider vinegar
1 tsp hot sauce
1 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup barbecue sauce (I like the sweet & smoky flavor barbecue sauces the best, so I use Bull's Eye, but feel free to substitute whatever is your favorite).
1 pepper to taste
1 tbsp salt for boiling macaroni
1 salt to taste for salad

1
Bring 4 quarts of water to boil in a large pot.
2
Add 1 tablespoon salt and macaroni and cook until nearly tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Drain in a colander and rinse with cold water until cool, then drain again, briefly, so that pasta is still moist.
4
Transfer to a large bowl.
5
Stir in bell pepper, celery, scallions, vinegar, hot sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, and let sit until flavors are absorbed, about 2 minutes.
6
Stir in mayonnaise and barbecue sauce and let sit until salad is no longer watery, about 5 minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper and serve.
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*The salad can be covered and refrigerated or up to 2 days.
9
Check seasonings before serving.
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**As the salad sits, it can become dry; just before serving, stir in a few tablespoons water to bring back its creamy texture.
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437

kcal

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 fine, 1 rib celery, chopped fine, 4 scallions, sliced thin, 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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