Macaroni salad is a beloved dish that is known for its versatility and the ease with which it can be prepared. It is a dish that is typically made with elbow macaroni, mayonnaise, and various other ingredients such as diced vegetables, herbs, and spices. The beauty of this dish is that it can be customized in a multitude of ways to suit individual tastes and preferences. It can be made as a hearty main dish with the addition of protein such as chicken, tuna, or shrimp, or served as a simple side dish alongside grilled meats or sandwiches.
One of the great benefits of macaroni salad is that it can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve, making it a convenient addition to any potluck, picnic, or casual gathering. It is also a dish that is easily scalable, making it ideal for feeding large groups. With its creamy texture and flavorful ingredients, macaroni salad is a classic dish that is loved by many and is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Pasta
Cuisine: International
Servings: 9 (approx 1/2cup per serving)
Ingredients
- 1 pack 300g macaroni
- 2 cups mixed vegetables corn, green beans, peas, string beans, and carrots
- 2 hard boiled eggs
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 medium sweet pepper finely chopped
- 5 stuffed olives finely chopped (optional)
- 1 small red onion, grated
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 3 tbsp. mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 2 tsp. sweet relish
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the macaroni. Strain and pour the macaroni in a deep bowl for mixing. Add the vegetables. (If you use frozen mixed vegetables, steam the vegetables before using it).
- Grate the onion. Finely chop the boiled egg and add to the dish. Mix the lemon juice, mayonnaise and sugar in a separate bowl and add to the macaroni.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and a little pepper for taste, if desired, and mix well the ingredients together. Refrigerate the macaroni salad until ready to serve.
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Macaroni Salad
Ingredients
- 1 pack 300g macaroni
- 2 cups mixed vegetables corn, green beans, peas, string beans, and carrots
- 2 hard boiled eggs
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 medium sweet pepper finely chopped
- 5 stuffed olives finely chopped (optional)
- 1 small red onion, grated
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 3 tbsp. mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 2 tsp. sweet relish
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the macaroni. Strain and pour the macaroni in a deep bowl for mixing. Add the vegetables. (If you use frozen mixed vegetables, steam the vegetables before using it).
- Grate the onion. Finely chop the boiled egg and add to the dish. Mix the lemon juice, mayonnaise and sugar in a separate bowl and add to the macaroni.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and a little pepper for taste, if desired, and mix well the ingredients together. Refrigerate the macaroni salad until ready to serve.
