Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad
Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad is a delightful and creamy dish that brings together the comfort of ziti pasta with a rich dressing, fresh vegetables, and savory cheddar cheese. This salad is the perfect addition to summer picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings, loved by both kids and adults alike. It’s not just easy to make; it’s also customizable to suit your taste! Add in your favorite veggies or alter the cheese for a unique twist. Best of all, it can be prepped ahead of time and chilled for maximum flavor. Enjoy this refreshing side dish at your next event or as a light meal on its own.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ziti Pasta
- 1.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Sour Cream
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 1 medium sized Red Onion
- 2 stems of Celery
- 1 large Carrot
- 1 lb Cheddar Cheese
- 2 teaspoons of Celery Salt (or to taste)
- 2 teaspoons of Celery Seed (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons of diced Pimientos with the liquid
- 2 teaspoons of White Sugar
Instructions
- Cook ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse under cold water and drain.
- Finely dice bell pepper, onion, celery; combine in a large bowl with celery salt and seed.
- Grate the carrot and add it to the vegetable mix.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and sugar in another bowl for dressing.
- Combine vegetable mix and dressing; add cooked pasta and stir gently.
- Fold in diced cheddar cheese.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg