Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad Recipe
Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad is a creamy and flavorful dish featuring ziti pasta mixed with a blend of sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh vegetables, and chunks of cheddar cheese. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing, Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pasta:
- 1 lb. box of Ziti Pasta
Dressing:
- 1.5 cups of Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup of Sour Cream
- 2 teaspoons of White Sugar
Veggies:
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 medium sized Red Onion
- 1 large Carrot
- 2 stems of Celery
- 2 tablespoons of diced Pimientos with the liquid
Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons of Celery Salt
- 2 teaspoons of Celery Seed
Additions:
- 1 bunch of fresh Parsley *optional
- 1 lb. block of your favorite Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Boil the Pasta: Cook ziti pasta to al dente, rinse with cold water, and drain.
- Prepare Vegetables: Dice onion, bell pepper, and celery finely. Add diced pimientos, grated carrot, and season with celery salt and celery seed.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, and sugar. Optionally add celery salt and celery seed.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix vegetables with dressing, then add cooked pasta. Fold in diced cheese.
- Chill: Allow the salad to sit for 15 minutes before serving. For best flavor, refrigerate for 4 to 6 hours or overnight.
Notes
- You can customize this salad by adding other vegetables like peas, corn, or olives.
- To make it more tangy, add a splash of vinegar or lemon juice to the dressing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
