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Gordon Ramsay Macaroni Salad Recipe

Gordon Ramsay Macaroni Salad Recipe


  • Author: Ella
  • Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. Cook the Macaroni: Boil macaroni until al dente, then rinse and toss with olive oil.
  2. Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, mix macaroni, gherkins, bell pepper, celery, red onion, and eggs.
  3. Make Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, vinegar, sugar, mustard, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper.
  4. Combine and Chill: Pour dressing over the macaroni mix, toss gently, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. 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