A great barbecue or cookout calls for a great macaroni salad! And what’s better than a macaroni salad that’s refreshing and creamy but still keeps the barbecue flavor party going? BBQ Macaroni Salad is infused with the sweet and smoky barbecue sauce flavor, with enough tang and heat to keep you excited! Just to make it even more savory and irresistible, it even adds in bites of kielbasa! BBQ Macaroni Salad takes less than half an hour to make, so you can whip it up in a hurry whenever you’re about to get the party started or whenever you need a barbecue treat!
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package elbow macaroni
- 1 (13-ounce) package turkey kielbasa, cut into small chunks
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3-4 green onions, both the green and white parts, diced
Directions
Step 1 –Cook the elbow macaroni to al dente, according to the package directions.
Step 2 –Drain the pasta and run it under cool water until cooled completely.
Step 3 –In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the kielbasa, sautéing until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 4 –In a small bowl combine the mayo, barbecue sauce, the vinegar, the salt, the pepper, the cayenne pepper, and the chili powder.
Step 5 –In a large bowl combine the cooked and cooled pasta, the diced bell peppers, the green onions, and the browned kielbasa.
Step 6 –Stir in the dressing mixture.
Step 7 –Serve!