Description
Guy Fieri’s Macaroni Salad is a deliciously creamy and vibrant side dish that brings joy to any meal. Perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or picnics, this salad is packed with tangy Dijon mustard, crisp vegetables, and a hint of sweetness that delights the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
- Optional: sweet pickle relish, hard-boiled egg, fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until smooth.
- Add cooled macaroni to the dressing mix and stir gently to coat evenly.
- Fold in diced red bell pepper, celery, green onions, and optional ingredients if desired.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed; cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg