Description
Creamy Spicy Macaroni Salad with a Tangy Kick combines tender macaroni, crisp vegetables, and a creamy spicy dressing for the perfect picnic and BBQ side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente.
2. Drain and rinse under cold water.
3. In a large bowl whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and hot sauce.
4. Add pickle relish, bell pepper, green onions, and celery.
5. Mix well until combined.
6. Add cooled macaroni and stir gently.
7. Season with salt and pepper.
8. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
9. Stir and serve chilled.
Notes
- Adjust hot sauce for desired spice level.
- Store refrigerated up to 3 days.
- Add cooked bacon for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Creamy Spicy Macaroni Salad, macaroni salad, spicy pasta salad, summer side dish