Ensalada de Coditos (Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad)
Ensalada de coditos or Puerto Rican macaroni salad is the perfect side dish to serve at parties and family gatherings. It is made with a tangy dressing of mayonnaise, mustard, olive juice, and vinegar. It's easy to make and tastes even better on day two!
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
10 minutes
INGREDIENTS
18
Serves: 8
Ingredients
Macaroni Salad
- 16 oz16 oz16 oz Macaroni Pasta, cooked
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Chicken Bouillon, (for pasta water)
- 333 Eggs, hard-boiled, diced
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Red Onion, chopped
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Bell Pepper, any color (chopped)
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Diced Tomatoes
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Ham Steak, or spam, diced
- .5 cup.5 cup.5 cup Olives, pimento stuffed optional)), diced
Dressing
- 1.5 cups1.5 cups1.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Yellow Mustard, (add more if desired)
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Olive Juice (Green)
- 3 Tbsp3 Tbsp3 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1.5 Tbsp1.5 Tbsp1.5 Tbsp distilled White Vinegar
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Italian Seasoning, dressing mix (Good Seasons)
- .5 tsp.5 tsp.5 tsp Salt, (or to taste)
- .125 tsp.125 tsp.125 tsp Black Pepper
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Fill a large pot with cold water. Place it over high heat and bring it to a boil. Add the chicken bouillon and the macaroni, stir well. Cook according to the package instructions.
- You can also boil the eggs together with the pasta or boil them separately.
- In the meantime, add the ingredients for the dressing to a small bowl. Stir until well combined. Set aside.
- Finely dice the hard-boiled eggs, bell pepper, onion, tomato, ham, and olives.
- When the pasta is done, drain and place in a large bowl.
- Add all of the ingredients along with the dressing and mix until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
- Cover and refrigerate the macaroni salad until it's ready to serve. Enjoy!
Notes
I like to add chicken bouillon to the pasta water instead of salt. This will add flavor to the macaroni and take this salad to a whole new level! Add a mix of red, green, and yellow bell peppers to add more color to this beautiful macaroni salad! This ensalada de coditos tastes even better on day two. I enjoy the convenience of preparing this macaroni salad a day ahead of a special event which relieves the pressure of cooking too many dishes on the day of!
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Coconut Free Dairy Free Nut Free Salads Shellfish Free Side Dishes Sugar Alcohol Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 629 |
| Fat: | 44 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 40 g |
| Protein: | 14 g |
| Cholesterol: | 43 g |
| Sodium: | 1253 mg |
| Fiber: | 1 g |
| Sugars: | 1 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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