Description
This Ensalada de Coditos is not your ordinary mac salad; it’s loaded with ham and fresh veggies for a super colorful Puerto Rican-style macaroni salad. Perfect for bringing to the family BBQ and serving alongside meat straight off the grill!
Ingredients
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- 8 cups of water
- 2 cups dried elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbp mustard
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup ham, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup green onion, minced
- 1 cup corn (can be canned or thawed from frozen)
Instructions
- Cook the coditos (macaroni noodles). Add the water to a pot over high heat and salt generously. Bring to a boil before adding the noodles and cooking according to package instructions. Strain and set aside to cool.
- Whisk together the dressing. In a large bowl, whisk the mayo, mustard, and vinegar together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Fold in the veggies & ham. Fold the diced ham, bell pepper, onion, green onion, and corn into the dressing.
- Fold in the noodles. Fold in the cooked macaroni noodles and add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve & enjoy!