Description
Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad Recipe is a delightful twist on a classic favorite, perfect for summer gatherings and outdoor events. This creamy pasta salad features ziti pasta tossed in a rich dressing made from sour cream and mayonnaise, combined with vibrant fresh vegetables and generous chunks of cheddar cheese. It’s easy to prepare, incredibly flavorful, and highly versatile, making it an ideal side dish for grilled meats or served on its own as a light meal. With its appealing colors and satisfying texture, this macaroni salad is sure to impress guests at your next picnic or potluck.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ziti pasta
- 1.5 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 medium red onion
- 1 large carrot
- 2 stems celery
- 2 teaspoons celery salt
- 1 lb cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
Instructions
- Cook ziti pasta until al dente; rinse with cold water and drain.
- Finely dice the red bell pepper, onion, and celery. In a large bowl, combine these vegetables with celery salt.
- Grate the carrot and add to the vegetable mixture along with diced pimientos.
- In another bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, and sugar; mix in a pinch of seasoning if desired.
- Toss vegetable mixture with dressing until well coated.
- Combine the dressing with pasta; fold in diced cheddar cheese.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg