Description
Guy Fieri’s Macaroni Salad: A Bold and Flavorful Classic is the ultimate dish to brighten up any gathering. This creamy pasta salad beautifully combines tender elbow macaroni with crisp vegetables and a zesty dressing, making it a perfect choice for parties, picnics, or casual lunches. With its vibrant flavors and satisfying texture, this salad is sure to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more. Plus, it’s simple to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld for an even tastier experience when served chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix together carrots, celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and sweet pickle relish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the vegetable mixture and pour the dressing over everything. Toss until well-coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg