Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Guy Fieri’s Macaroni Salad, a vibrant dish that brings diner-style flavors to your table. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or as a refreshing side for family dinners, this macaroni salad combines tangy Dijon mustard with crisp vegetables and a hint of sweetness. With its easy-to-follow recipe, you can make this crowd-pleaser ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the fridge. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for a personal touch that everyone will love.
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 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 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 (optional)
- 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder; whisk until smooth.
- Add cooled macaroni to the dressing and stir gently to coat.
- Mix in diced red bell pepper, celery, green onions, sweet pickle relish, and chopped hard-boiled egg if using until well distributed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed; refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 10mg