Description
Indulge in the creamy, flavorful delight of Guy Fieri’s Macaroni Salad! This crowd-pleasing dish combines tender elbow macaroni with a zesty dressing featuring tangy Dijon mustard and a medley of fresh vegetables. Perfect for potlucks, summer barbecues, or weekday lunches, this easy make-ahead recipe can be prepared in under 30 minutes. Enjoy its bold diner-style flavors that only get better after chilling in the fridge. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for a personal touch, making it a versatile addition to any meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 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 elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Add the cooled macaroni to the dressing and stir to combine.
- Mix in the red bell pepper, celery, green onions, and sweet pickle relish.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing/Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg