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BBQ Macaroni Salad
Yield: 8 people
BBQ Macaroni Salad – seriously DELICIOUS! So simple, yet so amazing! Macaroni, red bell pepper, celery, green onions, cider vinegar, hot sauce, chili powder, cayenne, garlic, mayonnaise, and BBQ sauce. Can make ahead and refrigerate until ready to eat. Perfect for a summer potluck! Such an easy side dish recipe!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 celery rib, finely chopped
- 4 green onions, sliced thin
- 2 Tbsp cider vinegar
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ⅛ tsp garlic powder
- pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup barbecue sauce
Instructions:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool. Drain water and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add bell pepper, celery, and scallions to the pasta.
- Whisk together vinegar, hot sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne, mayonnaise, and BBQ sauce. Add to pasta and stir. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Can serve pasta salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Notes:
My favorite BBQ sauces are G. Hughes, Sweet Baby Rays, Stubbs, and Williamson Brothers.