Mac and Cheese Salad
Mac and Cheese Salad
Mac and Cheese Salad
Mac and Cheese Salad
Mac and Cheese Salad

Mac and Cheese Salad

David Venable

I love playing around with Mac and Cheese recipes to see how many ways I can eat it! Macaroni salad is a classic summer side, and mine is filled with flavor-packed ingredients that'll have you making this again and again.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 2 cups dry elbow macaroni, cooked and cooled
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon, diced, cooked, and fat drained
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas, defrosted
  • 1/4 cup thinly-sliced scallions
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cups grated extra-sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup crumbled Feta

Directions

Combine the mayonnaise, cider vinegar, mustard, salt, pepper, and sugar in a large bowl. Fold in the macaroni, bacon, peas, scallion, tomatoes, cheddar cheese, and Feta cheese. Serve.

Cook's Notes

Not in the mood for a "salad?" Heat this up! Don't cool the macaroni and mix in 1/2 cup milk and 1 cup of the cheddar. Pour the ingredients into a baking dish, top with the remaining cheddar, and bake for about 20 minutes at 350°F.

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