Gordon Ramsay Macaroni Salad – A Perfectly Balanced, Chef-Approved Classic
Gordon Ramsay Macaroni Salad – a perfectly balanced macaroni salad with sweet gherkins, crisp bell peppers, hard-boiled eggs, and a creamy tangy dressing. This elevated classic is simple yet packed with flavor, just like Chef Ramsay would make!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Salad, Side Dish
- Method: Boil, No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Macaroni Salad:
- 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
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs, finely diced
- Dressing:
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 Tbsp sweet pickle juice
- 1 Tbsp red wine 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 macaroni in salted water until al dente. Rinse under cold water and toss with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine macaroni, gherkins, bell pepper, celery, red onion, and eggs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Pour dressing over macaroni mix. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Stir before serving. Adjust seasoning or dressing if needed.
Notes
- For best results, refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours or overnight.
- Don’t overcook the pasta – al dente is key for the right texture.
- Add a dash of hot sauce or extra crushed red pepper for more heat.
- For a lighter version, use half Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.