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A handheld smartphone photo of a large white bowl filled with creamy Guy Fieri Macaroni Salad, featuring roasted peppers and red onions.

Guy Fieri Macaroni Salad: The Ultimate Mac-Daddi-Roni Recipe

This Guy Fieri Macaroni Salad features a creamy garlic-mustard dressing, zesty pepperoncini, and sweet peppadews. A bold, Flavortown-inspired side dish that is perfect for barbecues and easy Saturday night dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mac-Daddi-Roni Ingredients
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni 450g, cooked al dente
  • 1.5 cups mayonnaise 360ml
  • 2 tbsp yellow mustard 30ml
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 15ml
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 cup roasted red peppers 120ml, diced
  • 0.5 cup peppadew peppers 120ml, whole
  • 0.25 cup pickled pepperoncini 60ml, sliced rings
  • 0.33 cup red onion 80ml, finely diced
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp dried herb flakes parsley or oregano

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot For boiling pasta
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For the dressing
  • 1 Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Whisk mayonnaise, mustards, and garlic in a large bowl until smooth and pale yellow.
  3. Fold in the roasted red peppers, whole peppadews, pepperoncini, and red onion.
  4. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and toss until thoroughly coated. Garnish with black pepper and herbs.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to develop.

Notes

Rinse the pasta thoroughly to remove starch for a cleaner dressing.
Keep peppadews whole for the signature Guy Fieri texture burst.