Description
Gordon Ramsay’s Macaroni Salad Recipe elevates a classic dish into a flavorful sensation that is ideal for picnics, barbecues, and family gatherings. This delightful salad combines perfectly cooked macaroni with a vibrant medley of crunchy vegetables and a creamy dressing that adds just the right amount of tang. With sweet gherkins, red bell peppers, and hard-boiled eggs, every bite is packed with flavor and texture. Not only is this macaroni salad easy to prepare in about 30 minutes, but it’s also versatile enough to complement any meal. Whether served alongside grilled meats or as a standalone dish, it’s sure to impress your guests and become a staple at your gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz dry macaroni noodles
- ½ cup finely diced sweet gherkins
- ¾ cup finely diced red bell pepper
- â…“ cup thinly sliced celery
- â…“ cup finely diced red onion
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs, finely diced
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp sweet pickle juice
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- â…› tsp garlic powder
- â…› tsp crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in salted water until al dente, then rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked macaroni with gherkins, bell pepper, celery, red onion, and eggs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, sweet pickle juice, red wine vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 95mg