June 2021 - The Blonde Side

blonde girl with budweiser brats and macaroni salad

Summertime is upon us and for me that means backyard BBQ, time on the grill, making refreshing dishes, and of course adding a nice cold adult beverage to go with it.

The below post (and macaroni salad recipe) was part of a sponsored social media campaign I did with Coleman Natural Budweiser. All opinions and content in this blog is my own, but since this was such a delicious pairing and macaroni salad recipe, I wanted to share on the blog too. So enjoy!

Name a more dynamic duo than beer + brats. I’ll wait.

Get the satisfying taste of both in one bite with Coleman Natural Budweiser Bratwurst infused with the Budweiser lager taste that makes for a brat that can be enjoyed all summer.

(And if inquiring minds want to know, the delicious Coleman Natural Budweiser BBQ Collection products do NOT contain alcohol, just the signature taste of Budweiser Lager Beer.)

Pair Coleman Natural Budweiser Bratwurst with the Easy Homemade Macaroni Salad recipe below (which takes less than 30 minutes) for a complete summer backyard meal.

Easy Summertime Macaroni Salad Recipe

SALAD

8 oz (250g) dry elbow/macaroni pasta (half a box or use a full box and double up the rest of the ingredients)

1 red bell pepper seeded & chopped, then added briefly to food processor to get smaller pieces/juices

1/2 medium red onion, chopped then food processor

9 baby carrots, chopped or shredded then food processor

2 dill pickles, chopped then food processor

3 celery stalks, chopped then food processor

(Finely chop all ingredients if no food processor)

DRESSING

1 cup mayo or miracle whip

1/4 cup light sour cream

2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar

3 tablespoons Honey Mustard (or any Dijon Mustard)

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped or parsley seasoning

1 1/2 teaspoons sugar or sugar substitute

2 minced garlic cloves (or garlic salt)

1 1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and follow box directions.

Chop or use food processor for all SALAD ingredients, then add to large serving bowl.

Mix DRESSING ingredients together in small bowl.

Once pasta is cooked, drain and rinse under cool water. Drain well and add to the rest of the SALAD ingredients in the large serving bowl.

Pour over DRESSING and mix well to evenly combine. Add more salt, pepper and vinegar if needed.

Set aside for at least 15 minutes to let the ingredients warm close to room temperature and settle into each other before serving.

Need a dessert to pair with this backyard BBQ meal? Try these easy air fryer Fried Oreos or these boozy brunch cocktail recipes.

Dropping by quickly to show you my Top Amazon Finds this month. Shop the links below, and be sure to let me know if you have any questions. Thanks for checking out this month’s Amazon round-up.

Pink and Purple Tie Dye Bikini – I am loving this fun tie dye bikini, as seen here at the Browns Creek Waterfall Trail near Buena Vista. A few things to note: it comes in a ton of colors (like 20+), I am wearing a size small, and the bottom is a thong. Just know that, but I love it. Since it’s Amazon, you can buy this bikini with free shipping and free returns if it doesn’t fit or isn’t your style, so check it out.

One Protein Bars – S’mores Flavor – My friend Ashley posted about these and I am in love. I am pretty skeptical of anything claiming to be s’mores flavored as 99% of products don’t taste anything like s’mores, but these are dang close, and a great protein bar for after a hard Denver workout. These limited edition protein bars won’t last long, so if you’re interested, I’d recommend snagging them sooner rather than later.

Floral Romper – This romper is so cute, comes in a ton of colors and is only $36. I got the burnt orange color, shown here, but I also loved the green. I ordered the green in a medium and it fit, but not as good as the small, so I returned it. The green is definitely my favorite color if they have your size, so check it out. It’s pretty short, but it’s great for summertime instead of my usual workout wear. The straps are ties, so it’s easy to adjust to fit you better, and the back has an easy zip up.

3 Barrel Curling Wand – This was an impulse buy for sure, but I’m loving it. Truth be told, I did not need another curling wand, but I wanted a more beachy wave look, and this definitely gives me that. This 3 barrel curling wand is only $29.99 and on Amazon Prime for easy and free shipping and returns. I have had to practice with this one a bit (after 3 times I felt comfortable with it) as it can give you a kinky-almost-crimped look, but if I use bigger chunks of hair, then run my fingers through it about 15 minutes after I curl it, that’s the look I love. Definitely a perfect summertime curling iron you need in your life.

White Amazon Bikini – This bikini is super fun and I bought it for our upcoming wedding (date and location still TBD), and I love the puffy sleeves on this white bikini. I would even wear the top with a pair of jean shorts, but I remove the padding in all my suits, especially this one as the padding is almost visible. The bottoms are cute and high-cut, but the top is my favorite. I am keeping it just for the top! This white Amazon bikini is less than $31, so it’s a great find. Be sure to share it with any brides who may need this for their honeymoon.

Don’t forget to check out my Amazon finds from last month.

This post may contain affiliate links, but everything shared here is my honest opinion and review of these Amazon items.

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Budweiser Brats And Homemade Macaroni Salad With Recipe

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