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Who can resist a well-made macaroni salad loaded with only the good stuff? Filipinos of all ages are very fond of this particular salad, so much so that it makes a habitual appearance in any celebration, whether it be a baptism, a birthday party, or even a wedding reception. Christmas, including the many joyous days that come between it and New Year’s Day, is never complete without a big bowl of macaroni salad!
This liking for a seemingly simple salad is not by mere accident. There are many reasons to prove this salad’s worth: First, it’s so easy to make! It can be done in mere minutes without even breaking a sweat. Even the simplest chicken macaroni salad recipe can be prepared by a toddler with minimal supervision.
Second, it’s quite affordable to put together as well. Compared to other popular salads, this one only requires a few staples already sitting in your pantry. No need for a special trip to the specialty shop to score hard-to-find ingredients. And lastly, this salad offers infinite satisfaction that tickles all the senses. Taste, texture, color? Check, check, check!
This liking for a seemingly simple salad is not by mere accident. There are many reasons to prove this salad’s worth: First, it’s so easy to make! It can be done in mere minutes without even breaking a sweat. Even the simplest chicken macaroni salad recipe can be prepared by a toddler with minimal supervision.
Second, it’s quite affordable to put together as well. Compared to other popular salads, this one only requires a few staples already sitting in your pantry. No need for a special trip to the specialty shop to score hard-to-find ingredients. And lastly, this salad offers infinite satisfaction that tickles all the senses. Taste, texture, color? Check, check, check!
About the Recipe
- Nut free
Ingredients
1
Servings
( 32 )
- 200 grams uncooked salad macaroni
- 220 ml Lady's Choice mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps sugar
- 2 tbsps pineapple juice (from canned pineapple)
- 2 tbsps pickle relish
- 1 tbsp white onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery stalks, small cubes
- 1/4 cup carrots, small cubes
- 1/2 cup cooked ham, small cubes
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, diced
- 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits, drained well; reserve juice
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- fine salt and ground white pepper to taste
Nutrition Facts
- Amount per Serving
| Title | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 123.7 kcal |
| Fat | 10.38 g |
| Carbs | 2.59 g |
| Protein | 5.13 g |
Creamy Macaroni Salad
Ingredients
1
Servings
- 200 grams uncooked salad macaroni
- 220 ml Lady's Choice mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps sugar
- 2 tbsps pineapple juice (from canned pineapple)
- 2 tbsps pickle relish
- 1 tbsp white onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery stalks, small cubes
- 1/4 cup carrots, small cubes
- 1/2 cup cooked ham, small cubes
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, diced
- 1/2 cup pineapple tidbits, drained well; reserve juice
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- fine salt and ground white pepper to taste
Nutrition Facts
- Amount per Serving
| Title | Amount per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 123.7 kcal |
| Fat | 10.38 g |
| Carbs | 2.59 g |
| Protein | 5.13 g |
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And that’s it! Serve this salad as a side dish to any roast and grilled dish or as a substitute for rice when consuming crispy fried items. You can even simply have it as a snack with crackers or bread rolls. Isn’t it so easy to prepare a macaroni salad that perfectly balances sweet, sour, and savory flavors? Make it today!