Description
Creamy Guy Fieri-inspired macaroni salad with tangy dressing, crunchy vegetables, and classic BBQ flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 hard-boiled eggs (optional)
- Paprika for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil macaroni in salted water until just tender
- Drain macaroni and rinse briefly with cool water
- Chop celery, onion, and eggs if using
- Combine mayonnaise, relish, vinegar, and mustard in a bowl
- Add macaroni, celery, onion, salt, and pepper
- Stir gently until fully coated
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving
- Garnish with paprika if desired
Notes
- Do not overcook the macaroni
- Chilling improves flavor and texture
- Add extra mayonnaise before serving if needed
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg