Best Mac And Cheese Salad Recipes

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CHEDDAR AND MACARONI SALAD



Cheddar and Macaroni Salad image

This is a good make-ahead side dish for a summer dinner.

Provided by Karena

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup macaroni
¾ cup cubed Cheddar cheese
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup frozen green peas, thawed
⅓ cup chopped onion
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ tablespoons sweet pickle relish

Steps:

  • Cook pasta in boiling salted water until done. Drain. Rinse macaroni under cold water, and drain again.
  • Combine pasta with cheese, vegetables, mayonnaise, sour cream, milk, and pickle relish. Chill for at least 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.2 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 213.5 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE PASTA SALAD



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One of my co-workers shared this recipe with us when everybody raved over it. I use this as a fast-fix dinners, as it can be made from last night's macaroni and cheese, and prep time is under 15 minutes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups prepared macaroni and cheese
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped onion
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon celery seed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the macaroni and cheese, peas, celery and onion. Combine the mayonnaise, celery salt and seed. Add to macaroni mixture; stir to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 562mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD



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This is a salad that everyone seems to love. I always get lots of compliments on this recipe and it is just a pleasing taste that seems to suit everyone.

Provided by Graden

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 4h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup distilled white vinegar
⅔ cup white sugar
2 ½ tablespoons prepared yellow mustard
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
¼ cup grated carrot
2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water and drain.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in the onion, celery, green pepper, carrot, pimentos and macaroni. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving, but preferably overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Carbohydrate 49.3 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 528.6 mg, Sugar 15.5 g

THE WORLDS BEST MACARONI AND CHEESE SALAD



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I usually don't measure and I usually make this for big family gatherings. So Take away from the recipe as you see fit. I get a whole lot of complements on this salad and I enjoy it myself. The bacon bits add crunch and taste.

Provided by Christina M

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 10-13 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb elbow macaroni
1 big onion, peeled and diced
1 dozen egg, hardboiled, peeled and roughly chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans black olives, very well drained
2 cups cheddar cheese, cubed
1/2-1 cup bacon bits
1 1/2-2 cups mayonnaise (NOT Miracle Whip)
2 -3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil macaroni.
  • Dice onion.
  • Cut olives/cheese/eggs (eggs in big chunks).
  • When macaroni is done, drain and rinse until mac is cool.
  • Add all ingredients at one at a time stirring in between.
  • Add mayo; stir--add mayo; stir.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463.8, Fat 24.1, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 224.7, Sodium 972.6, Carbohydrate 41.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 20.7

MAC AND CHEESE SALAD



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Recently bought a container from a local chain grocery store. I made this according to what I taste in the salad. Not a huge Mac N Cheese guy, or macaroni salad either. This is very good. The fresh spinach is a nice addition. **The Dill is optional, but adds the little extra zip of 'mac n cheesiness' found in the store-bought version; adding with the sour cream and mayonnaise allows for the best distribution and flavour. --K**

Provided by Tugar357

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces elbow macaroni, dry
1 cup low-fat sour cream
1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dried dill (optional)
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/8 cup green onion
6 ounces fresh spinach
2 teaspoons sea salt

Steps:

  • Boil the macaroni according to package instructions.
  • Add sour cream, mayo and dill, mix and add remaining ingredients.
  • More spinach to taste if needed.
  • Chill well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.3, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 14.4, Sodium 423.9, Carbohydrate 24.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 6.6

MACARONI AND CHEESE SALAD



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The vinegar and cheese help to make this a unique macaroni salad.

Provided by Sally Dickson

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tomato Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups macaroni
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup chopped celery
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
8 cherry tomatoes
1 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon Beau Monde ™ seasoning

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta and vinegar. Mix well and allow to sit 15-20 minutes.
  • Add cheese, peppers, celery, green onions, tomatoes, mayonnaise and seasonings. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 33.7 mg, Fat 35.9 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 354.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

HAM MACARONI SALAD



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A delicious blend of flavors and colors. The perfect picnic or BBQ ham macaroni salad!

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups elbow macaroni
4 slices ham, cut into small pieces
½ cup cubed Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped green onions
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 ½ teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse with cool water. Pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Combine pasta, ham, Cheddar cheese, celery, green onions, relish, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.2 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 336.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

MACARONI AND CHEESE PEA SALAD



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Made from boxed macaroni&cheese dinner. The cheese/macaroni mixture gives this a unique twist to typical macaroni salad. I've never made it from homemade cheese & macaroni, but I imagine it would work fine. Sometimes I use leftover macaroni & cheese dinner and adjust the rest of the ingredients accordingly. This is one of our quick and easy family favorites. Enjoy!!

Provided by BakinBaby

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (7 ounce) box macaroni & cheese dinner mix (we use Kraft brand, but store brands are fine also)
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup milk
1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
3 hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
1/2 cup celery (chopped)
1/3 cup onion (chopped)
2 green onions (chopped)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon salt and pepper (to taste)
1 teaspoon dried dill (you can substitute with your favorite cold salad seasoning.)

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni & cheese dinner per box directions; cool. (If you're using leftover macaroni, adjust the remaining ingredients accordingly).
  • Add chopped eggs, celery, onion, green onion to cooled macaroni & cheese.
  • Stir in mayonnaise and seasonings.
  • Gently stir in thawed peas and season to taste.
  • As with all salads, season to taste.

MACARONI AND CHEESE SALAD



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I found this recipe in my Sunday paper and had to make it right away. Cook time includes chilling time.

Provided by Shari2

Categories     Cheese

Time 3h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 cups chopped celery
1 small red bell peppers or 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 hardboiled egg, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar or 1 tablespoon wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Cook the elbow macaroni until al dente and rinse under cold water.
  • Mix all the dry ingredients together.
  • Mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, salt and mustard together.
  • Add the mayonnaise mixture to the macaroni mixture.
  • Chill for 2 to 3 hours to mix flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.3, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 35.4, Sodium 236.8, Carbohydrate 11.3, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.4, Protein 5.4

MACARONI & CHEESE SALAD



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This was on a local cooking show the other day and looks like it will be a good and EASY recipe any potluck event.

Provided by Sherrybeth

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb elbow macaroni
3/4 cup sweet onion, peeled and diced
1 dozen egg, boiled, peeled, and diced
2 (15 ounce) cans black olives
2 cups cheddar cheese, cubed
1/2 cup bacon bits (real bacon ones)
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Boil macaroni according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water.
  • Dice onions, slice olives, cube cheese, and cut eggs in big chunks.
  • Add all onions, olives, cheese ,and eggs to macaroni one at a time.
  • Combine mayonnaise and dijon mustard.
  • Toss into macaroni salad.
  • Add bacon bits and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Toss well to mix.
  • Refrigerate to chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.9, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 168.8, Sodium 784, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 3, Sugar 2.3, Protein 12.9

QUICK MACARONI SALAD



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You can't go wrong with this time-tested winner. Here it is pared down for two.-Carma Blosser, Livermore, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1/3 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped celery
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon diced pimientos
1 teaspoon finely chopped green pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions, adding peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water. , In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Stir in macaroni and peas. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 15g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 544mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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