Guy Fieri's Mac-Daddi-Roni Salad
A creamy, cheesy macaroni salad kicked up a notch with pepperoni and Guy Fieri's signature flavor! Perfect for potlucks and BBQs.
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Pot
- Colander
Ingredients
Macaroni Salad Base
- 1 lb Elbow Macaroni
- 1 lb Pepperoni diced
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
Creamy Dressing
- 1 cup Mayonnaise full fat
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Italian Dressing Zesty Vinaigrette
- 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Red Onion
- 1/2 cup Finely Chopped Celery
- 1/4 cup Sweet Pickle Relish
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Dice the pepperoni, red onion, and celery.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Italian dressing, white wine vinegar, sugar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the cooked macaroni, diced pepperoni, cheddar cheese, red onion, celery, and sweet pickle relish to the bowl with the dressing.
- Gently toss everything together until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Adjust the seasonings to your liking. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra spice.