Description
Guy Fieri’s Rockin’ Macaroni Salad is a must-have at every gathering, guaranteed to impress your family and friends. This creamy dish combines al dente elbow macaroni with a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables and sharp cheddar cheese, all tossed in a zesty dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard. With its rich texture and bold flavors, this macaroni salad is perfect for barbecues, picnics, or as a side dish at family dinners. Quick and easy to whip up in just 30 minutes, it’s a versatile recipe that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Make it ahead of time for busy days and watch your guests come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups elbow macaroni
- 0.5 cups mayonnaise
- 0.5 cups sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
- Stir in finely chopped vegetables (bell peppers, red onion, celery) and dill pickles into the dressing.
- Add the cooled macaroni and mix well until combined.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg