How to Make Cold Macaroni Salad with Hot Dogs - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a refreshing and satisfying summer dish, look no further than this Cold Macaroni Salad with Hot Dogs. This recipe is perfect for those hot days when you want something light and easy to prepare. It's also a great way to use up leftover hot dogs from a barbecue or cookout. With the combination of creamy macaroni salad and savory hot dogs, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup seashell pasta
  • 2 hot dogs, sliced 3/4-inch thick
  • ¾ cup green manzanilla olives stuffed with pimento, halved
  • 4 ounces mild Cheddar cheese, cubed
  • ½ cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®), or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook shell pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes. Drain and run under cold water to chill.
  • Place pasta in a salad bowl and combine with hot dogs, olives, Cheddar cheese, and creamy salad dressing. Stir in more salad dressing if mixture seems dry. Keep salad refrigerated.
  • Nutrition

    391 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 1547mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 234mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 134mg