Mac-Daddi-Roni Salad

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I did make a change after my first batch. I left out the garlic and added three slices of sandwich pepperoni sliced 1/4 inch thick and cubed. It added to an already great flavor.
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I made this recipe just as it's written and found it lacking in flavor. It tasted almost like a traditional mac salad, with just the slightest hint of extra flavor. If you triple the quantities of the peppers and vegetables, perhaps you will get something distinctive. This happened to me when I made another of Guy's recipes, one for a bean salad. I had to quadruple the quantity of onion, etc. before it tasted of anything other than bland black beans. I never have this problem with the recipes from other chefs, so it's not just my tastebuds being off.

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We love this macaroni salad! We bring it to every BBQ, party, etc.... and it is ALWAYS a hit! We do not have access to Peppadew peppers so I have subbed out sweet cherry peppers and a few hot chili peppers for a little kick---and it turns out fabulous every time! The 5 minute prep time listed on the recipe is a laugh!!! If I had a sous chef pre chop everything and all I had to do was stir, then sure! I would definitely say it takes at least 30 minutes if not longer to chop all of the ingredients, but well worth the time! Just saw another review that says Peppadews are at Fresh and Easy---will have to try them out, but hubby may not want me to tweak the recipe too much.

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I love this pasta salad. Pasta salad is a staple at all summer events with my family and friends, and I have tried out a LOT of recipes over the years. This recipe has been the best received, and everyone is asking me for the recipe!
I did make some changes from the original recipe. I am not a celery fan, so I used 1/4c of diced celery instead of 3/4c and loaded up on the other veggies in its place. I subbed banana peppers instead of pepperoncinis because they are less spicy and some of the people I cook for don't care for spicy (although I do! I couldn't find peppadews (I finally found them yesterday and will be trying out the recipe again this week, so excited! so I doubled up on the banana peppers. I used 1.5 cups of mayo, because 2 seemed like an awful lot. The salad was plenty moist and stayed that way in the fridge as leftovers. I used light mayo. Instead of yellow mustard, I used Jack Daniels spicy mustard and it provided a really nice unexpected kick. Finally, the big game changer.... I added crumbled feta. So simple! Do not make this recipe without the feta- it's a totally different salad without it and while still good, not as fabulous. I highly recommend this recipe for all meals- whether it's a holiday cookout or burgers for two on a weeknight after work. Keeps well in the fridge- I made a double batch for a July 4th cookout for 10 and it was still good days later. Enjoy!

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If you are tired of the same old hum-drum macaroni salad that you eat at picnics and outings out of obligation/politeness, this recipe is for you!

DO try to get the pappadew peppers -- I also found them at the grocery store deli counter where the olives and other garnishes are. They add just the right spark to this recipe. Improvising won't really do on this one. I try to use the elbows with ridges if I can find them to give the dressing more to cling to.

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This potato salad was absolutely delicious! The flavors are unique and offer a wonderful new take to potato salad. If you can try to find the peppadew peppers. They add a unique sweet and hot flavor to the salad that I don't know a different pepper would be able to offer. I was able to find them at the olive bar of my grocery store. I will most definitely be using this recipe for future bbqs.

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I made this salad last summer and it was a hit at a friend's BBQ. People who told me that they don't usually like macaroni salad loved this one. In fact, I was requested to bring it again this year. The first time I made it, the only place I could find the Peppadews were at Whole Foods. I recently saw them at Fresh and Easy for much less. (I live in Southern California. This recipe is definitely and keeper!

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I thought it was great. I think next time I make it though, I'll cut back on mayo, maybe by a 1/4 or a 1/2 cup and I'll add more pepperoncini and crumbled bacon, maybe even some fresh yellow and green peppers. Overall, it was very delicious. Everyone loved it!!

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My local grocery has an olive bar, and oddly enough had the peppadew peppers on it. If it's too spicy, a little bit of sugar will help, and adding feta cheese to it makes it perfect.

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My family loved this macaroni salad. I feel it had a little bit of a bite with the mustard and vinegar so I sprinkled some sugar on it (maybe a tsp and it helped. Next time I might try honey mustard. Very good!