BBQ Macaroni Salad
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BBQ Macaroni Salad
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Ingredients
- 8-12 ounces turkey kielbasa diced
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 1 celery rib finely chopped
- 4 green onions sliced thinly
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of cayenne pepper
- 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (see note)
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon canola oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add the chopped turkey kielbasa and cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer the meat to a paper towel-lined plate and let it cool slightly before using in the recipe.
- In a large pot, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt and the macaroni and cook until nearly tender, about 6 minutes. Drain the pasta in a colander and rinse with cold water until cool, draining again briefly. Transfer the moist pasta to a large bowl.
- Stir in the kielbasa, bell pepper, celery, green onions, vinegar, hot sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Let the pasta sit for about 5 minutes to absorb the flavors. Stir in the mayonnaise and barbecue sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
- The salad can be covered and refrigerated for up to 2 days. Check the seasonings before serving and stir in a few tablespoons of warm water before serving, if needed to bring the salad back to its creamy texture.
Notes
- BBQ Sauce: here is my favorite homemade version.
- Meat: for a less meaty version, you can leave out the kielbasa entirely. Alternately, you can substitute many different types of meat for the kielbasa: deli ham, smoked sausage, etc.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 Serving
Calories
383kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
924mg
(39%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8-10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 383kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 924mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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