Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad
Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad is a creamy, flavorful dish that’s perfect for any gathering or as a light meal. This refreshing pasta salad combines tender ziti pasta with a deliciously tangy dressing made from sour cream and mayonnaise, vibrant vegetables, and generous chunks of cheddar cheese. Ideal for summer barbecues, picnics, or potlucks, this versatile salad is not only a crowd-pleaser but also quick to prepare. Enjoy it chilled for the best flavor experience!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb. Ziti Pasta
- 1.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream
- 2 teaspoons White Sugar
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 medium Red Onion
- 1 large Carrot
- 2 stems Celery
- 2 tablespoons diced Pimientos with liquid
- 1 lb. Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Cook the ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain.
- Finely dice the red onion, bell pepper, and celery; toss in a large bowl with celery salt and celery seed.
- Grate the carrot and add to the vegetable mixture along with diced pimientos.
- In another bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, and white sugar; mix in additional celery salt if desired.
- Combine all ingredients in the vegetable bowl including the cooled pasta and diced cheddar cheese; fold gently to incorporate.
- Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg