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Best Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad Recipe

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Ensalada de Coditos (Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad) The Noshery
Ensalada de Coditos (Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad) The Noshery from thenoshery.com

Description

If you’re looking for a light and delicious side dish to serve at your next gathering, look no further than this Puerto Rican macaroni salad! This recipe is packed with flavor and loaded with fresh ingredients that will leave your taste buds singing.

Prep Time

This recipe takes approximately 20 minutes to prepare.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is approximately 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound elbow macaroni
  • 1 can sweet corn, drained
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling pasta
  • Colander for draining pasta
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Whisk or fork for mixing dressing

Method

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. While the pasta cooks, dice the red and green bell peppers, red onion, and celery, and drain the can of sweet corn.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  4. When the pasta is done cooking, drain it in a colander and rinse it under cold water until it’s cooled down.
  5. Add the cooked macaroni to the mixing bowl with the dressing, along with the diced vegetables and drained corn. Toss everything together until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
  6. Refrigerate the macaroni salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
  7. Give the salad a quick stir before serving, and enjoy!

Notes

This macaroni salad can be made up to two days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Info

This recipe yields approximately 10 servings. Each serving contains:
  • Calories: 287
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 7mg
  • Sodium: 373mg
  • Potassium: 252mg
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Vitamin A: 847IU
  • Vitamin C: 37mg
  • Calcium: 25mg
  • Iron: 1mg

Recipe Tips

For a bit of extra flavor, try adding a sprinkle of smoked paprika or a dash of hot sauce to the dressing. You can also experiment with different vegetables or add-ins, such as diced tomatoes, olives, or cooked and crumbled bacon. And if you’re looking to make this recipe a bit healthier, try swapping out the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt or a lighter dressing, and toss in some extra veggies like shredded carrots or chopped broccoli.

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