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filipino macaroni salad
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Filipino Macaroni Salad - Simple Recipe

Simple macaroni salad, yet very delicious.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Course: Dessert, Salad
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino, Southeast Asia
Keyword: cavatappi salad, filipino salad, macaroni salad
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • Boil 4 cups of water in a large pot. Add and cook the macaroni according to package cooking instructions.
  • Drain. Don't rinse. Cool macaroni down before making the salad.
  • Transfer the macaroni to a large bowl and add the mayonnaise. Mix. Add more until creamy.
  • Add the pineapple and raisins. Mix.
  • Add cheese and carrots. Mix.
  • Sweeten with sugar to taste. Mix until sugar has melted. Taste.
  • Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.