With the start of the Memorial Day Weekend, I’m posting this recipe that seems fitting for all of the crazy barbecues, parties and gatherings that’ll be taking place across the country. I’m not sure if you’ve heard of this salad, but it’s a Guy Fieri recipe which I’ve depended on for many a picnic at my own house. It’s a slight twist on the “same ol'” macaroni salad and has quite a bit more freshness and “pop” than the original typical versions. There are many kinds of pasta salads out there, but ever since making this for the first time…when I want just a good old picnic macaroni salad, I always go for this one. Give it a try… you’ll be glad you did!
Mac-Daddi-Roni SaladÂ
Recipe courtesy Guy Fieri, 2007
Ingredients
16 ounces macaroni pasta, 1/4-inch tube
2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 tablespoon white vinegar
3/4 cup minced red onion
3/4 cup minced roasted red bell pepper
1/2 cup carrot, diced
3/4 cup celery, diced
1/4 cup diced peppadew peppers
1/4 cup minced pepperoncini
1 teaspoons sea salt
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
In a medium pot, boil water and add salt. Add pasta, cook until al dente, and place into an ice water bath.
In a medium mixing bowl add mayonnaise, garlic, mustard, and vinegar. Mix to combine and place in refrigerator to keep chilled while pasta cools down.
When pasta is cool, mix in mayonnaise mixture and all vegetables. Mix thoroughly, season with salt and pepper. Place into refrigerator and chill for 1 hour for the flavors to combine.
Yum! Looks really good. I love to cook but macaroni salads and cole slaw salads are so convenient to buy at the store and sooo good that for me to make it myself just doesn’t seem worth the effort. I’d eat yours in a heartbeat though!
I stumbled upon your beautiful blog and loving all your posts. The macaroni salad is o very tempting. Looking amazing.
Have a wonderful day ! Regards, Sonia
Thanks so much, Sonia! So great to meet you and glad you stumbled on in! I appreciate the compliments! Hope you’re having a great week. 🙂
Have a brilliant holiday my friend and love this delicious salad-macaroni mix 😀
Cheers
CCU
Thank you… I appreciate that! Yes, I hope you can make it sometime. It’s SO great and refreshing when it’s nice and cold out of the fridge! 🙂
Good idea for the first bbq we are having next week – and then we’re off to France for a few days – can’t wait to get away!
Thanks so much… I hope you can use it for the bbq! Have a fantastic time in France!! I’m so envious!! 🙂
I will have to try this…I like the addition of the peppers. Enjoy your holiday time away.
Thank you so much, Karen! Yes, give it a try… it’s wonderful! Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!!
Have a wonderful vacation!
Thank you… I’m so looking forward to it! Thanks as always for your support and I hope you have a fantastic weekend!! Catch up when I get back! 🙂
This is simple, straightforward, and ready in minutes once ingredients are assembled. I am not sure, though, that I can get the peppers in my local store (I live in a small city) but i shall try the bigger stores. Enjoy your week-long vacation, and have a fantastic weekend!
It’s definitely another easy one! 😉 It’s so wonderful after chilling through in the fridge. A true summer food! Thanks so much and have a great weekend, Liz!!
Yum! We love Mac-anything-Roni salad ’round here! Have a great vacation!
Oh yeah, definitely…same here! Haha… Hey, thanks so much and have a great weekend!!
Have a wonderful vacation! Love macaroni salad, will have to try this recipe. It’s the perfect picnic or BBQ food.
Thank you so much… I’m greatly looking forward to it! Yes, I think there’s just something about a cold, fresh macaroni salad that does the trick at a BBQ! Have a great weekend and looking forward to catching up upon my return! 🙂