Description
This Gordon Ramsay Macaroni Salad recipe is a delightful twist on the classic macaroni salad, featuring a creamy and tangy dressing that perfectly complements the crunchy vegetables and tender pasta.
Ingredients
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For the salad:
- 8 oz dry macaroni noodles
- ½ cup finely diced sweet gherkins
- ¾ cup finely diced red bell pepper
- ⅓ cup thinly sliced celery
- ⅓ cup finely diced red onion
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs, finely diced
For the dressing:
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp sweet pickle juice
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ⅛ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni: Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente. Rinse under cold water and toss with olive oil.
- Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine macaroni, gherkins, bell pepper, celery, red onion, and eggs.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Combine and chill: Pour dressing over the macaroni mix. Toss gently to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. Adjust seasoning or dressing if needed.
Notes
- You can add additional ingredients like diced ham or shredded cheese for extra flavor.
- This macaroni salad is best served chilled.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings and ingredients to suit your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Gordon Ramsay, Macaroni Salad, Salad Recipe, Pasta Salad, Picnic Food
