Guy Fieri’s Macaroni Salad: A Bold and Flavorful Classic
Guy Fieri’s Macaroni Salad is a bold and flavorful classic dish that combines creamy mayonnaise dressing with crunchy vegetables and tender pasta. It is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salad
- 1 lb elbow macaroni or small pasta shells
- 1 cup carrots, shredded or finely chopped
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely diced
- ½ cup sweet pickle relish
- ¼ cup chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
For the Dressing
- 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
- Cook Pasta: Boil the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine carrots, celery, bell pepper, red onion, and pickle relish.
- Make Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, vinegar, sugar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Mix the cooked pasta with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over and toss to coat evenly.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can add cooked and chopped chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of mayonnaise or sour cream to suit your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg