Gordon Ramsay Macaroni Salad Recipe
Gordon Ramsay’s Macaroni Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that transforms the classic pasta salad into a crowd-pleasing favorite. With its perfect balance of creamy dressing, crunchy vegetables, and tangy notes, this salad is ideal for picnics, barbecues, or family gatherings. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s easy to whip up and even better when chilled, allowing the flavors to meld together. This macaroni salad is not only delicious but also versatile enough to complement a variety of meals. Whether served as a side dish or a light meal, it promises to impress with every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: American
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 water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked macaroni with sweet gherkins, red bell pepper, celery, red onion.
- In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, sweet pickle juice, red apple vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 70mg