Watermelon - 12 oz, sliced or cubed
Leftover pulled pork (from Tuesday) - ~1 lb
Barbecue sauce - 1/2 cup (use your favorite store-bought sauce or make your own)
Hamburger buns - 4
Macaroni Salad:
Pasta, macaroni - 4 oz (sub any small pasta shape)
Bell peppers, red - 1/2, finely diced
Shallots - 2 cloves, diced
Broccoli florets - 8 oz, finely chopped
Garlic powder - 1/2 tsp
Mayonnaise - 2 Tbsp
Sour cream - 3 Tbsp (sub plain or Greek yogurt)
Mustard, Dijon - 2 tsp
Vinegar, apple cider - 2 tsp
Pasta - (Skip if pasta was made ahead for Wednesday.) Boil pasta according to package directions. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Bell peppers / Shallots / Broccoli - Prep as directed. (Chop the broccoli fairly small since it will be included in the pasta salad.) Combine bell peppers and shallots. Store broccoli separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Make dressing - Combine garlic powder, mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, and vinegar. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Steam broccoli - Place broccoli florets in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover with a damp paper towel and microwave on high until they are tender but still have some crunch, 2 to 3 minutes. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Make pasta salad - Combine pasta, bell peppers, shallots, and broccoli. Add dressing and stir to combine. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Watermelon - Slice into wedges or cubes for serving.
Reheat pork in the microwave. Combine with barbecue sauce (add some additional sauce until the pork is sauced to your liking).
Toast buns.
Give pasta salad a stir and season with some salt and pepper.
Serve pork in buns with watermelon and pasta salad on the side. Enjoy!
Saturated Fat 4g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 127mg
Sodium 1062mg