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A close up view of Guy Fieri Macaroni Salad showing the glossy oily sheen and vibrant roasted red peppers.

Guy Fieri Macaroni Salad: The Ultimate Mac Daddi Roni Recipe

The ultimate Guy Fieri Macaroni Salad recipe, known as Mac Daddi Roni. Featuring a glossy, creamy garlicky mayo mustard dressing, roasted red peppers, and spicy peppadews for a bold, Flavortown-inspired side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Mac Daddi Ingredients
  • 1 lb (454g) Elbow Macaroni Dry
  • 1.5 cups (360ml) Mayonnaise Full fat for best gloss
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Yellow Mustard
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Dijon Mustard
  • 3 cloves Garlic Finely minced
  • 1/2 cup (120g) Roasted Red Peppers Diced
  • 1/2 cup (120g) Peppadews Sliced into rings
  • 1/4 cup (60g) Pepperoncini Finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Peppadew Brine From the jar

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot For boiling macaroni
  • 1 Mixing Bowl Large enough to toss 1lb of pasta
  • 1 Whisk For emulsifying the dressing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil macaroni in salted water for 8-10 minutes until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water immediately to ensure a glossy finish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk mayo, yellow mustard, Dijon, minced garlic, and peppadew brine until smooth and emulsified.
  3. Add the cooled pasta, roasted red peppers, peppadews, and pepperoncini to the bowl. Toss gently to coat every noodle in the glossy garlicky dressing.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Stir before serving to redistribute the oils and dressing for maximum sheen.

Notes

Rinse the pasta thoroughly to achieve the signature glossy look.
Add a splash of olive oil before serving if the salad looks dry after chilling.