Description
This classic macaroni salad recipe from Guy Fieri is a crowd-pleaser at any gathering. Creamy and flavorful, it’s the perfect side dish for barbecues, picnics, or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Add-Ins:
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooled macaroni to the dressing. Mix gently to coat evenly.
- Add Mix-Ins: Incorporate red bell pepper, celery, green onions, sweet pickle relish, and chopped hard-boiled egg. Mix well.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 2 hours to meld flavors.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This salad tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.
- You can customize this recipe by adding in ingredients like diced ham, shredded cheese, or olives.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: macaroni salad, Guy Fieri, side dish, barbecue, picnic, potluck
