Cheddar Macaroni Salad
This cheddar macaroni salad recipe combines tender elbow macaroni, cheddar cheese, celery, and red onion in a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard. It's an easy make-ahead side dish that's perfect for cookouts, potlucks, picnics, and summer dinners.
Servings: 12
Calories: 342kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 cup celery chopped
- ½ cup cheese chunks
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 ¼ cups mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cook macaroni for the minimum amount of time specified on the package. Drain and rinse with cold water.1 pound elbow macaroni
- In a small bowl mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, vinegar, sugar, pepper, and salt until combined. Set aside.1 ¼ cups mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 ½ teaspoon sugar, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl combine the macaroni, cheese chunks, celery, and onion. Add the sauce and stir to combine.1 pound elbow macaroni, 1 cup celery, ½ cup cheese chunks, ¼ cup red onion
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Notes
Nutrition information is approximate and will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands used.
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 136mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 162IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg