2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
1 to 3 tablespoons barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing mix
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1. Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely.
2. For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, ranch dressing mix, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine eggs, relish and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Drizzle with additional barbecue sauce if desired.
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 5 servings.
My family loves a touch of tang, so I created this barbecue macaroni salad. Not too much—just a hint of both barbecue sauce and ranch dressing makes this everyday salad something special.
Nutrition Facts
3/4 cup: 449 calories, 35g fat (6g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 452mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.