Easy creamy curried macaroni salad
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
10 people
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Calories
250 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Salad, Others
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Cuisine
American, International
Easy creamy curried macaroni salad
Description
This salad combines cooked macaroni pasta with a variety of fresh vegetables including chopped red bell pepper, peeled and seeded cucumber, finely chopped red onion, celery sticks, and canned peaches drained and chopped. These ingredients provide a blend of crisp, fresh textures and sweet, juicy fruit contrasts.
The dressing is made from mayonnaise and sweetened condensed milk, flavored with curry powder, turmeric, optional cayenne pepper for heat, and lemon juice to balance the sweetness with acidity. Salt and black pepper adjust seasoning. Most of the dressing is mixed into the salad initially, with the remainder added just before serving to keep the salad creamy and fresh.
The salad is chilled for at least an hour or can be prepared the day before, allowing the flavors to meld and the macaroni to absorb the spiced dressing. This creamy, mildly curried salad pairs well with barbecued or grilled foods or as a standalone cold dish for picnics and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 500 macaroni cooked, g/1lb
- 2 bell pepper chopped, red
- 1 cucumber peeled and seeded, chopped
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 3 celery finely chopped, sticks
- 1 peaches drained and chopped, 400g/14oz can
for the dressing
- 1½ cups mayonnaise
- 4 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
- 1-2 teaspoons curry powder to taste
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric ground
- pinch cayenne pepper optional
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice to taste
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the cooked macaroni with the remaining salad ingredients.
- Stir together all the dressing ingredients.
- Pour ¾ of the dressing over the salad and mix well. Reserve the rest of the dressing.
- Place the macaroni salad in the fridge and allow to chill for an hour (alternatively, you can make this the day before. Cover with plastic wrap and chill.)
- Just before serving, pour over the remaining dressing and mix well.
- Serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 52g | 17% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 320mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 191mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 892IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 34mg | 38% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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