Description
A delightful and sweet Macaroni Fruit Salad recipe that combines tender elbow macaroni with a creamy dressing, assorted fruits, and optional add-ins like cheese and marshmallows. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a sweet side dish at any gathering.
Ingredients
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Main Salad:
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose cream
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 1 cup fruit cocktail (drained)
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks (drained)
- 1/2 cup diced apples
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
- 1/4 cup nata de coco or mini marshmallows (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni: Boil the elbow macaroni until al dente, then rinse under cold water and set aside.
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, sweetened condensed milk, cream, and sugar (if using) until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Add macaroni, fruit cocktail, pineapple, apples, raisins, and optional ingredients. Fold gently to coat.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Enjoy cold.
Notes
- Avoid overcooking the pasta for best texture.
- Feel free to customize fruits based on preference.
- This salad is a popular Filipino dish suitable for gatherings and can double as a dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook (after pasta is cooked)
- Cuisine: Filipino
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
