Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful Cheddar Sour Cream Macaroni Salad, a delightful dish that’s perfect for summer picnics, barbecues, and potlucks. This easy-to-make salad features al dente ziti pasta tossed with a rich dressing of mayonnaise and sour cream, fresh crunchy vegetables, and generous chunks of cheddar cheese. Its versatility allows you to customize with your favorite protein or additional veggies, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
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
- 1 lb Cheddar Cheese
- Celery Salt for seasoning
- Celery Seed for seasoning
- 2 teaspoons White Sugar
Instructions
- Cook ziti pasta according to package directions until al dente; rinse under cold water and drain.
- Finely chop the red bell pepper, onion, celery, and grate the carrot. Combine in a large bowl with celery salt and celery seed.
- In a separate bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, and white sugar until smooth.
- Toss the vegetable mixture with the dressing thoroughly.
- Add cooked pasta to the mixture. Fold in diced cheddar cheese gently.
- Chill for 4-6 hours before serving to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg