An Incredible 7-Layer Pasta Delight Recipe
Guy Fieri’s Mac-Daddi-Roni Salad is a flavorful and creamy pasta salad featuring a medley of ingredients that come together beautifully in this 7-layer delight. Perfect for gatherings and potlucks, this salad is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 ½ cups mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Add-ins:
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente, about 7-9 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well until smooth.
- Chop the Veggies: While the pasta cooks, dice the celery and red bell pepper, slice the green onions, and prepare other ingredients.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta, followed by the chopped celery, red bell pepper, peas, green onions, and grated cheddar cheese.
- Add Dressing: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture. Stir gently to ensure all ingredients are coated.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or vinegar as needed.
- Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Once chilled, give the salad a good stir and serve in a large bowl.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days.
- You can customize the add-ins based on personal preferences or availability of ingredients.
- Feel free to garnish with fresh herbs or extra cheese before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Guy Fieri, Macaroni Salad, Pasta Salad, Creamy Salad, Potluck Recipe
