Description
Gordon Ramsay Macaroni Salad is a vibrant, customizable dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Dry Macaroni Noodles
- ½ cup Sweet Gherkins
- ¾ cup Red Bell Pepper
- ⅓ cup Celery
- ⅓ cup Red Onion
- 2 large Hard-Boiled Eggs
- 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
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the dry macaroni noodles. Cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta, then rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Toss with a splash of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Prep Mix-Ins: While the pasta is cooking, finely dice the sweet gherkins, red bell pepper, celery, red onion, and hard-boiled eggs if using. Set aside.
- Make Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, pickle juice, red wine vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, diced vegetables, and prepare the dressing. Gently stir until everything is well-coated and evenly mixed.
- Chill Salad: Cover the salad with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Notes
- This resting time helps the flavors meld beautifully together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg