Description
Discover the best Guy Fieri’s Famous Mac Salad recipe—a creamy, tangy macaroni salad packed with smoked beef, crisp celery, bell peppers and green onions. This easy side dish combines elbow macaroni, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar for a rich, balanced flavor that holds up at picnics and BBQs. Perfect for quick weeknight meals or crowd‑pleasing potlucks, this classic American favorite delivers satisfying texture and bold taste in just 30 minutes. Serve chilled for best taste.!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup diced smoked beef
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni until al dente, drain and rinse under cold water.
- Whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar to form dressing.
- Dice smoked beef, celery, bell peppers, and green onions.
- In a large bowl combine cooled macaroni, diced smoked beef, vegetables, and pour dressing over; toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper, chill 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For extra crunch
- add diced pickles or a handful of shredded cheddar. Adjust salt after chilling for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Guy Fieri's Famous Mac Salad, macaroni salad recipe, easy side dish, smoked beef salad, picnic recipes, quick potluck side, creamy pasta salad, American side dish, summer BBQ sides