Guy Fieri’s Bold Macaroni Salad
A vibrant and creamy macaroni salad with a punch of flavor, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Boil the elbow macaroni in salted water until it’s cooked al dente, about 7-9 minutes.
- Rinse the pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl.
- Stir in diced red onion, celery, red bell pepper, and parsley until well coated.
- Combine the cooled macaroni with the dressing mixture and gently mix until combined.
- Chill for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
- Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
Customize with your favorite add-ins like peas, pickles, or crumbled bacon. Great when made ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg