Yankee Doodle Salad

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

Yankee Doodle Salad is a nostalgic, creamy pasta dish packed with sharp cheddar, crunchy vegetables, and savory hot dogs. Perfect for casual gatherings or family meals, its tangy and cheesy flavors make it a crowd-pleaser, especially loved by kids and adults alike for its comforting, nostalgic appeal.

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Ingredients

  • 4 oz. elbow macaroni
  • 2 tsp. prepared mustard
  • 8 oz. cubed Cheddar cheese
  • 1 lb. hot dogs (or ham), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 3 Tbsp. vinegar
  • 1 c. sour cream
  • 1/4 c. sweet pickle relish, drained
  • 1/4 c. chopped green pepper
  • 1/4 c. chopped green onion

Instructions

  1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions and drain.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the cooked macaroni with sour cream, pickle relish, chopped green pepper, chopped green onion, vinegar, and mustard.
  3. Fold in the cubed Cheddar cheese and hot dog pieces.
  4. Chill the salad for 3 to 4 hours to blend the flavors.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

256 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.2g 20% DV
Total Fat 11.7g 15% DV
Carbs 28.6g 10% DV
Fiber 2.1g 8% DV
Sugar 14.7g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 641.8mg 28% DV
Potassium 270mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 38mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 278.5mcg 31% DV
Vitamin C 31.5mg 35% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 1% DV
Calcium 284.3mg 22% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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