Guy Fieri Macaroni Salad
A creamy, tangy macaroni salad inspired by Guy Fieri’s ‘Mac-Daddi-Roni’, perfect for summer cookouts and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 2 hours 25 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped pickles
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, vinegar, and mustard until smooth.
- Add the cooked macaroni, bell peppers, red onion, garlic, pickles, and smoked paprika to the bowl.
- Toss everything together until well coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Make this salad a day ahead for the best flavor.
- Add a pinch of sugar if you prefer a sweeter taste.
- For extra crunch, mix in some celery or carrots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg