*This post is sponsored by Glad Press’N Seal, but the opinions are my own.
Summer is coming to an end and I’ll be the first to tell you I’m not ready. Last year I decided that summer is my favorite season. This year I decided that as soon as July 31st hits I have a wave of sadness come over me. The back to school commercials start rolling out. The school supplies start showing up in stores. Everyone starts getting in the last hoorah activities before summer is over. Where has the time gone? Even though it’s ending, it’s not over yet! There’s still time to make this summer macaroni salad!
I don’t know about you, but my biggest pet peeve at a BBQ or picnic is the incessant flies trying to ruin the party. I find myself constantly swatting the nuisances away trying to enjoy my food and make sure my guest are having a pleasant time as well. The great thing about Glad Press’n Seal Wrap
is that you can enjoy the sunshine and heat without sharing your food with the pesky insects. You can have a complete BBQ with all of your typical furnishings like burgers, hot dogs, fruit salad, pasta salad & dessert. Not only will Glad Press’n Seal Wrap help keep the bugs away – the best feature is that you can transport all of your delicious grub from the house to the yard without worrying about any spills! Usually with partytime commotion and kids/pets running around it can get hectic. It’s nice to know a little bump or two won’t ruin the whole meal!
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Summer Macaroni Salad
Hosting a party or summer BBQ? Whip together this quick & easy Summer Macaroni Salad to pair with all the hot dogs, hamburgers, fruit salad and more. It's Ready in no time!
Ingredients
- 12 oz box elbow macaroni
- ½ c. sweet red bell pepper finely diced
- ½ c. cucumber finely diced
- ½ c. green onion finely diced
- ½ c. olives sliced
- ½ c. celery finely diced
- ½ c. cheddar cheese cubed
- ½ c. sour cream
- ¾ c. mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp. yellow mustard
- ¼ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
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Cook pasta according to package. Drain and set aside.
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In a large bowl, add cooked pasta, bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, olives, celery, and cheese. Mix to combine.
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Add mayo, mustard, sour cream, salt, and black pepper. Using a large wooden spoon or spatula, gently stir together pasta and dressing, making sure to cover all of the macaroni pasta evenly.
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Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Adapted from Skinny Mom
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Karon Worthy
I see halves of tomatoes but it’s not in the recipe. So does it have tomatoes?
Yvonne
Hi Karon, I wanted to simplify the recipe a bit, so I omitted the tomatoes in the final recipe, but they really are a wonderful addition. If you are a tomato lover, I would suggest adding about 1/2 cup of sliced tomatoes. Hope that helps, and thanks for stopping by!