Description
Experience the ultimate Gordon Ramsay Macaroni Salad Recipe, a vibrant and creamy side dish that combines fresh vegetables and a flavorful dressing. This easy-to-make salad is perfect for any gathering, whether it’s a picnic, barbecue, or family dinner. The balance of sweet gherkins, tangy mustard, and crunchy veggies creates a delightful flavor explosion that will leave everyone coming back for more. With only 30 minutes of preparation time, this dish is not just quick; it’s also customizable to suit your taste. Add your favorite proteins or extra vegetables to make it uniquely yours. Elevate your next meal with this crowd-pleasing macaroni salad that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp sweet pickle juice
- 1 Tbsp red apple 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 in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water; toss with olive oil.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked macaroni with gherkins, bell pepper, celery, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, and seasonings until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to let flavors meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg