Smoked Macaroni Salad
By Traeger Kitchen
4 Reviews
Try this smoky twist on a summer classic. Macaroni is boiled then smoked, and combined with red onions, green bell peppers and shredded carrots all tossed together in a tangy dressing.
Prep Time
3 Hr
35 Min
Cook Time
20 Min
Pellets
Hickory
Yields: 4 Servings
Ingredients
main
1 Pound | macaroni, uncooked |
1/2 Small | red onion, diced |
1 | green bell pepper, diced |
1/2 Cup | shredded carrot |
1 Cup | mayonnaise |
3 Tablespoon | white wine vinegar |
2 Tablespoon | sugar |
To Taste | salt |
To Taste | black pepper |
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Step
Step 1
Bring a large stock pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat and cook pasta according to package directions. Make sure to cook to al dente, strain, and rinse under cold water.
Ingredients
1 Pound macaroni, uncooked
Step 2
When ready to cook, set the grill temperature to smoke and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
Step 3
Spread cooked pasta out on a sheet tray and place sheet tray directly on the grill grate. Smoke for 20 minutes, remove from heat, and transfer directly to the refrigerator to cool.
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225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
Step 4
While the pasta is cooling mix the dressing. Place all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk to combine.
Ingredients
1/2 Small red onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 Cup shredded carrot
1 Cup mayonnaise
3 Tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 Tablespoon sugar
To Taste salt
To Taste black pepper
Step 5
When pasta is cool combine chopped veggies, smoked pasta and dressing in a large bowl.
Step 6
Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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