Description
This BBQ Macaroni Salad recipe combines the smoky flavors of BBQ sauce with creamy macaroni salad, creating a delicious and unique dish that is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or any gathering. The addition of turkey kielbasa adds a savory twist to the traditional macaroni salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Turkey Kielbasa:
8-12 ounces diced
Elbow Macaroni:
1 pound
Red Bell Pepper:
1, seeded and finely chopped
Celery Rib:
1, finely chopped
Green Onions:
4, thinly sliced
Cider Vinegar:
2 tablespoons
Hot Sauce:
1 teaspoon
Chili Powder:
1 teaspoon
Garlic Powder:
1/8 teaspoon
Cayenne Pepper:
Pinch
Low-Fat Mayonnaise:
1 cup
BBQ Sauce:
1/2 cup
Instructions
- Cook Turkey Kielbasa: Heat canola oil in a skillet, brown kielbasa, and set aside.
- Cook Macaroni: Boil water, cook macaroni until tender, drain, and cool.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix kielbasa, bell pepper, celery, green onions, vinegar, hot sauce, spices with macaroni.
- Add Sauces: Stir in mayonnaise and BBQ sauce, season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Let sit to absorb flavors, adjust seasonings if needed, and enjoy!
Notes
- BBQ Sauce: Homemade version recommended for best flavor.
- Meat: Kielbasa can be omitted or substituted with deli ham, smoked sausage, etc.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
