Cindy Mason's Amazing BBQ Macaroni Salad

Submitted by MissAli

"I had this mouth joy at a BBQ with my honey's work crew. I'm not a fan of macaroni salad, but this is so darn good I just had to get the recipe. Don't let the strange combination of ingredients fool you- I'd probably skip over this one if I just looked at the ingredients but never tried it! Somehow, they all come together to make MAGIC in your mouth! Trust me on this one."

 

• Ready In: 13mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 10 cups
• Serves: 10-15

ingredients

• 16 ounces golden grain short salad macaroni
• 8 ounces marinara sauce
• 1 1⁄2 cups chopped celery
• 1 cup sweet pickle relish
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped black olives
• 1⁄2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄3 cup minced onion
• salt and pepper, to taste

directions

1. Cook the macaroni accourding to the directions on the package, then rinse with cold water and drain.
2. Combine the macaroni, marinara, celery, relish, olives, and chili powder and chill for 30 minutes.
3. Stir in mayonnaise, onion, salt and pepper.
4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.