Best 4 Barbecue Macaroni Salad Recipes

BBQ CHICKEN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook 8 ounces elbow macaroni as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water. Whisk 1/3 cup each mayonnaise, sour cream and barbecue sauce, 2 tablespoons relish, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard and 1 teaspoon sugar in a large bowl. Add the macaroni, 2 cups cubed barbecue-flavored rotisserie chicken, 1 diced red bell pepper, 3 chopped celery stalks, 1/2 diced red onion and 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper and toss. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

NEELY'S BBQ PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts water to boil, in large pot, over high heat. Salt the water, add the pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain in a colander and allow to cool, then transfer to large bowl.
• In another large bowl, mix together vinegar, hot sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, mayonnaise and BBQ sauce. Add chopped vegetables and toss to coat. Pour BBQ dressing over pasta and mix well. Place the pork on top and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, then garnish with parsley.
• In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to simmer. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, for 1 hour 15 minutes.

BBQ PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain into a sieve, run under cold water, and drain well.
• Combine pasta, spinach, pepperoni, Cheddar cheese, olives, Italian dressing, crushed red peppers, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Mix well. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and toss again.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

BBQ MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 4 quarts water to boil in large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and macaroni and cook until nearly tender, about 5 minutes.
• Drain in colander and rinse with cold water until cool, then drain once more, briefly, so that pasta is still moist; transfer to large bowl.
• Stir in bell peppers, celery, scallions, vinegar, hot sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper, and let sit until flavors are absorbed, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in mayonnaise and barbecue sauce and let sit until salad is no longer watery, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in cheddar cheese.
• Season with salt and pepper and serve. (The salad can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Check seasonings before serving.).