Ensalada de Coditos (Macaroni Salad)
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Ensalada de Coditos (Macaroni Salad)
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This Macaroni Salad also known as Ensalada de Coditos (elbow pasta) is nostalgic and easy, made with a handful of affordable ingredients. This creamy and delicious salad can be made in less than 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces dry elbow macaroni
- salt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt divided
- 1 carrot chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 corn kernels removed
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Instructions
- Cook the macaroni in lightly salted water according to package directions. Drain but do not rinse. Transfer to a large bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate until cool.
- In a large bowl combine mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Boil 5 cups water and the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt. Cook carrots for 6 to 7 minutes, then add peas and corn and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until the peas begin to float. Drain and let cool.
- Toss pasta in dressing and combine.
- Add veggies and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Extra Spicy - For some spice add a drizzle of sriracha or dice up a jalapeño and add it to the mix. You can also add some zing by using pickled jalapeños and carrots.
- Add Meat - Try ensalada de coditos con jamon. Add in cubes of ham steak or swap in your choice of animal or plant protein, or omit altogether! Not a fan of pork? No problem! This delightful Mexican pasta dish is also great for using leftover or rotisserie chicken, smoked turkey, or drained and flaked tinned fish.
- Other Veggies - Feel free to mix and match the produce you happen to like in your pasta salad.
- Vegetarian - Follow recipe as-is or add in non-meat alternative!
- Vegan - Use your favorite plant-based mayo and vegan Greek-style yogurt.
- Gluten-Free - Swap in your favorite GF pasta for a celiac-friendly side.
- Pasta will absorb a lot of the dressing after refrigerated. You may want to add additional mayo or yogurt to your liking.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
8g
Calories
286kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
47g
(16%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
227mg
(9%)
Potassium
223mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1434IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8g | |
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 47g | 16% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 227mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1434IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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