Filipino Style Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

This Filipino-style macaroni salad is a delicious and easy side dish that can be served with any main meal. The main ingredients are elbow macaroni, carrots, celery, onion, and mayonnaise. You can also add other ingredients to your liking, such as pickles, olives, raisins, or even apples. You can also add some cheese to make it even more delicious. For this recipe, you will need:

1 (16-ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional ingredients: pickles, olives, raisins, apples, cheese

Instructions

Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to the package instructions. When the macaroni is done, drain the water and rinse the macaroni with cold water. Set aside to cool.

In a large bowl, mix together the carrots, celery, onion, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Add the cooled macaroni and mix until everything is combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can also add any of the optional ingredients at this point.

Transfer the macaroni salad to a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. The macaroni salad can be served cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

One serving of this Filipino-style macaroni salad contains approximately 300 calories, 16 grams of fat, 5 grams of protein, and 35 grams of carbohydrates. It is a good source of fiber and vitamins A and C. It also contains some calcium and iron.

This macaroni salad is a great side dish that can be served with any meal. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. It is also a great way to get some extra vegetables into your diet. Enjoy!