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Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad

Creamy Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad for Your Next Picnic

This Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad is a creamy, easy pasta salad perfect for picnics, blending fresh vegetables and rich cheddar flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces Ziti Pasta Cook to al dente
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Consider using Mexican Crema
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Finely diced
  • 1 medium Red Onion Finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Optional, minced
  • 1 large Carrot Grated and finely chopped
  • 1 cup Celery Finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon Celery Salt Sprinkle to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Celery Seed Add according to personal preference
  • 1/2 cup Diced Pimientos Include some liquid for moisture
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese Small diced
  • 1 tablespoon White Sugar Adjust for preferred sweetness

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • Mixing bowl
  • Box Grater
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook ziti pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Finely dice red onion, red bell pepper, and celery. Combine in a large bowl, sprinkle with celery salt and seed, and toss.
  3. Grate the carrot into fine shreds and mix it into the vegetable bowl.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, and white sugar until smooth. Add celery salt and seed if desired.
  5. Mix the creamy dressing with the vegetable mixture and add cooled pasta, ensuring everything is coated.
  6. Dice cheddar cheese and fold it into the salad evenly.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours or overnight for best flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, chill the salad for a few hours before serving. The salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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