Want an easy snack or party dish? Try this simple macaroni salad recipe.
Macaroni salad, similar to spaghetti, is typically served during fiestas or any celebration, such as family outings and picnic. This variety of dry pasta salad has been adapted by Filipinos from the westerners. From the tidbits of chicken and cheese and raisins, macaroni salad has now its Filipino version of flavors.
Macaroni originated from Italy and can be straight or curved, in which case it is frequently called elbow macaroni. Aside from the usual elbow macaroni, other types of short cut pasta can also be used, such as penne, rotini, and mostaccioli.
Generally, Filipino-style macaroni salad uses chicken, which should be boiled and shredded, as well as carrots, raisins, cubed cheese, and pickles. Sometimes, one would find pineapple bits and hams in it, depending on the preference of that who prepared. The elbow macaroni is cooked al dente and drained. All ingredients are then combined in a mixing bowl. Commonly served chilled, this macaroni salad can be creamy, cheesy, meaty or a combination of the three. Easy, right? As ingredients can be prepared beforehand, such dishes will be good for instant get-together and potluck.
Here, try this light macaroni salad that fits those who opted for simply less ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 1 kilo Macaroni Pasta
- ½ kilo Chicken breast
- Carrot
- Sweet Relish Pickles
- Raisin
- Salt and Pepper
- Cheese
- Nestle Cream
- Condensed Milk
- 1 pack Mayonnaise
Procedure:
- Boil the Chicken breast with salt and cut into cubes. Set Aside
- Boil the Pasta until Al dente. Blanch with ice water and set aside.
- Cut the carrot and cheese in small dice.
- In a mixing Bowl mix all together the ingredients.
- Then mix well and chilled.
- Add Shredded Cheese.
- Serve chilled and enjoy.
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