Description
Guy Fieri’s Rockin’ Macaroni Salad is a delightful blend of creamy dressing and crunchy fresh vegetables, making it the ultimate side dish for any gathering. With its vibrant colors and robust flavors, this macaroni salad is not only easy to prepare but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at summer barbecues, picnics, or family get-togethers. The recipe offers a perfect balance of textures and can easily be customized with your favorite ingredients, ensuring that every bite is bursting with flavor. Whip up this delicious macaroni salad in just 30 minutes and elevate your next meal with this classic comfort food.
Ingredients
- 3 cups elbow macaroni
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 0.5 cups sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cups red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 0.5 cups green bell pepper, finely chopped
- 0.5 cups red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cups celery, diced
- 0.25 cups dill pickles, diced
- 0.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.25 cups green onions, sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Add the finely chopped vegetables (red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, celery, dill pickles) to the dressing mixture and stir to combine.
- Fold in the cooled macaroni until evenly coated with the dressing.
- Gently mix in shredded cheddar cheese and green onions; season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg