Description
Guy Fieri’s Macaroni Salad is a vibrant and creamy dish that combines tangy Dijon mustard with crisp vegetables, making it an ideal side for barbecues, picnics, and potlucks. This easy recipe can be prepared ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the fridge. With its delightful crunch from fresh veggies and a hint of sweetness from pickle relish, this macaroni salad is sure to impress your guests and become a staple at your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 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 cup red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 1/2 cup celery (finely diced)
- 1/4 cup green onions (chopped)
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water; set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooled macaroni to the dressing and stir gently to coat.
- Mix in the red bell pepper, celery, green onions, and sweet pickle relish until evenly distributed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg