Filipino macaroni salad is usually served during parties, fiestas or festivals, picnics, Christmas, and New Year. I always make this every New Year. It is always present on almost everyone’s table during these occasions. It is considered as dessert, snack, or sometimes a main dish – because, if it fills you up, then it is already your meal. Filipino macaroni salad has different variants. Some are simple and some are loaded with almost everything you can put in a salad. This one is the simplest one.
I used Cavatappi macaroni instead of the traditional elbow pasta. I wanted to try something new, so I picked out this one. If the ingredients are too simple for you, don’t hesitate to add something like; ham, bacon, pulled meat, and other vegetables. Just make sure you always mix and taste before pouring everything all out once into the bowl.
I hope you guys enjoy this recipe.
Simple macaroni salad, yet very delicious.
- 1/2 lb. cavatappi macaroni pasta
- mayonnaise, as needed
- 1 can pineapple chunks
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- sugar, to taste
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Boil 4 cups of water in a large pot. Add and cook the macaroni according to package cooking instructions.
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Drain. Don't rinse. Cool macaroni down before making the salad.
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Transfer the macaroni to a large bowl and add the mayonnaise. Mix. Add more until creamy.
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Add the pineapple and raisins. Mix.
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Add cheese and carrots. Mix.
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Sweeten with sugar to taste. Mix until sugar has melted. Taste.
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Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
