Description
A delicious and creamy macaroni salad recipe by Gordon Ramsay, perfect for summer picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper diced
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- 1/3 cup red onion diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded optional
- 2 hard boiled eggs chopped optional
- 1/4 cup pickles or relish optional
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook macaroni until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water, then let it cool completely.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Finely chop vegetables and parsley evenly.
- Mix cooled macaroni with dressing until fully coated.
- Fold in vegetables and optional ingredients.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
- Stir before serving and refresh with mayo or milk if needed.
Notes
- For a tangier flavor, add more vinegar or mustard.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg