Gordon Ramsay Macaroni Salad
A creamy, tangy, and irresistibly fresh Gordon Ramsay macaroni salad that's perfect for a quick breakfast side, easy dinner addition, or healthy snack idea.
Equipment
- large pot
- whisk
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
Pasta
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise Use high-quality for best flavor.
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Vegetables
- ½ cup red bell pepper diced
- ½ cup green bell pepper diced
- ½ cup celery chopped
- ⅓ cup red onion diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Optional Ingredients
- ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
- ¼ cup pickles or relish
Instructions
Recipe Steps
- 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
Cool pasta completely before mixing. Refresh with extra dressing before serving if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4g
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