Description
A flavorful macaroni salad inspired by Guy Fieri, packed with bold ingredients and a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Step: Cook macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Step: In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- Step: Add cooked macaroni, red onion, celery, red bell pepper, and parsley to the bowl.
- Step: Toss until well coated.
- Step: Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
For best texture, dice veggies uniformly. Adjust vinegar and sugar to balance tanginess and sweetness to your preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: creamy pasta salad, Guy Fieri macaroni salad, picnic side dish