Summer Macaroni Salad + VIDEO

Published on Aug 15, 2015
Updated on Jan 8, 2019

Summer Macaroni Salad // Hosting a party or summer BBQ? Whip together this quick & easy macaroni salad to pair with all the hot dogs, hamburgers, fruit salad and more! Ready in no time, this will be the perfect addition to your feast. | Tried and Tasty

*This post is sponsored by Glad Press’N Seal, but the opinions are my own. 

Summer Macaroni Salad // Hosting a party or summer BBQ? Whip together this quick & easy macaroni salad to pair with all the hot dogs, hamburgers, fruit salad and more! Ready in no time, this will be the perfect addition to your feast. | Tried and TastySummer 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!

Summer Macaroni Salad // Hosting a party or summer BBQ? Whip together this quick & easy macaroni salad to pair with all the hot dogs, hamburgers, fruit salad and more! Ready in no time, this will be the perfect addition to your feast. | Tried and Tasty

Summer Macaroni Salad // Hosting a party or summer BBQ? Whip together this quick & easy macaroni salad to pair with all the hot dogs, hamburgers, fruit salad and more! Ready in no time, this will be the perfect addition to your feast. | Tried and Tasty

Summer Macaroni Salad // Hosting a party or summer BBQ? Whip together this quick & easy macaroni salad to pair with all the hot dogs, hamburgers, fruit salad and more! Ready in no time, this will be the perfect addition to your feast. | Tried and TastyItems used in this post:

Summer Macaroni Salad

Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Summer Macaroni Salad
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill: 1 hour
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 288 kcal
Author: Yvonne

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!

Print

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

  1. Cook pasta according to package. Drain and set aside.

  2. In a large bowl, add cooked pasta, bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, olives, celery, and cheese. Mix to combine.

  3. 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.

  4. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Skinny Mom

Nutrition Facts
Summer Macaroni Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288 Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Cholesterol 21mg7%
Sodium 381mg17%
Potassium 180mg5%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 665IU13%
Vitamin C 15.2mg18%
Calcium 107mg11%
Iron 0.8mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Need more great recipes for your BBQ? Check out these favorites!

THE Best Slow Cooker Baked Beans // Tried and Tasty

THE Best Slow Cooker Baked Beans // Tried and Tasty

Quick & Easy Homemade Coleslaw Recipe // Tried and Tasty

Quick & Easy Homemade Coleslaw Recipe // Tried and Tasty

Moms Best Potato Salad // Tried and Tasty

Moms Best Potato Salad // Tried and Tasty

Mom's Best Macaroni Salad // Tried and Tasty

Mom’s Best Macaroni Salad // Tried and Tasty

*This post may contain affiliate links. I include these links to help you find either specific {or my favorite} products that are used in my recipes. If you purchase an item from the link on Tried an Tasty, I will receive a small commission helping keep my recipes free for you. Thank you for your support!

Tried and Tasty, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com

2 comments about “Summer Macaroni Salad + VIDEO

    1. 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!

Leave a comment:

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *