Guy Fieri’s Rockin’ Macaroni Salad
A flavorful macaroni salad that brings together creamy dressing, crunchy veggies, and nostalgic memories, perfect for summer cookouts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: diced pickles, olives, or hard-boiled eggs
Instructions
- Boil the macaroni: In a large pot of salted water, bring 2 quarts of water to a rolling boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise and sour cream, whisking until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Chop the veggies: Dice the celery, bell pepper, and red onion into small pieces.
- Mix it all together: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, chopped veggies, peas, and parsley. Gently fold in your dressing.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the fridge: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy: Give it a good stir and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
This macaroni salad tastes better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: macaroni salad, summer salad, potluck dish, comfort food, Guy Fieri
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