Description
This Gordon Ramsay-inspired macaroni salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 oz dry macaroni noodles
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
Vegetable Mix-ins:
- 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
Instructions
- Cook the Macaroni: Boil macaroni until al dente, then rinse and toss with olive oil.
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, mix macaroni, gherkins, bell pepper, celery, red onion, and eggs.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper.
- Combine and Chill: Pour dressing over the macaroni mix, toss gently, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Stir salad before serving and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
- This salad tastes even better if made a few hours ahead to allow the flavors to meld.
- You can customize this salad by adding in ingredients like diced ham, shredded cheese, or chopped herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salads
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Gordon Ramsay, Macaroni Salad, Picnic Salad, Side Dish, Potluck Recipe