Best Mac N Cheese Salad Recipes

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OLD FASHIONED MACARONI SALAD WITH CHEESE



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Stir up this quick and easy, old fashioned macaroni salad recipe in minutes. Studded with celery, red onion, and cheddar cheese, wrapped in a creamy mayo dressing, this pasta's packed with flavor and perfect for picnicking.

Provided by Jessica Fisher

Categories     Salad     Side Dish     Snack

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cup salad macaroni (or small shell pasta)
3 ribs celery (chopped)
1/4 red onion ((1/4 chopped))
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 lb cheddar cheese (cubed)
1 tsp dried dill

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain well and allow to cool.
  • In large mixing bowl, combine macaroni, celery, onion, mayo, and cheese cubes. Season with dill weed and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Chill until ready to serve. Serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 224 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MACARONI CHEESE SALAD



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Delicious pasta salad with cheese cubes, bacon, peas and seasonings. An adaptation of an original recipe from a cookbook of the Junior League of Lynchburg, VA entitled Good Cookin' From the Heart of Virginia.

Provided by christina white

Categories     Cheese

Time 43m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
3/4 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1/3 cup finely chopped green onion
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/8 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon prepared hot spicy mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
6 -8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
paprika

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain.
  • Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • Combine macaroni, cheese, onions, celery and green pepper; set aside.
  • Mix together sour cream, mayonnaise, mustard and seasonings.
  • Pour over macaroni mixture and stir gently.
  • Add thawed peas and bacon and parsley to macaroni.
  • Toss.
  • Sprinkle salad with paprika and serve.

CHEDDAR AND MACARONI SALAD



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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

JUDY'S MACARONI SALAD



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After finding this vintage macaroni salad recipe years ago, I tweaked the flavor and bumped up the pickles. Tuck this dill pickle pasta salad inside your picnic basket. -Elizabeth Kirchgatter, Maysville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1-1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet pickle juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
6 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
6 sweet pickles, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Drain macaroni; rinse with cold water and drain well., In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, pickle juice, salt and pepper. Stir in cheese, eggs and pickles. Add macaroni; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until chilled, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 calories, Fat 28g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

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

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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