Description
Guy Fieri’s Macaroni Salad is a refreshing and hearty side dish perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb elbow macaroni or small pasta shells
- 1 cup carrots, shredded or finely chopped
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (optional)
- 1 tsp granulated sugar (optional)
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp onion powder (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Step: Gather and measure all ingredients (5 minutes).
- Step: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook macaroni until al dente (10 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Step: Finely chop celery, red bell pepper, and red onion; shred or finely dice carrots. Add to the bowl with pasta.
- Step: In a medium bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Season with salt and pepper.
- Step: Pour dressing over pasta and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
- Step: Before serving, give a final toss and garnish with parsley. Serve chilled.
Notes
Feel free to customize with add-ins like cooked shredded chicken or different vegetables. Serve chilled for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: macaroni salad, side dish, bbq, picnic, Guy Fieri