Cajun Macaroni Salad

Name: Cajun Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 8 oz elbow macaroni; 6 oz andouille sausage, diced; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup celery stalks, diced; 1/3 cup red onion, diced; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1.5 tsp Creole seasoning

A creamy pasta salad loaded with Cajun spices, smoky sausage, and crunchy Holy Trinity vegetables.

32 minEasyServes 6380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz elbow macaroni
6 oz andouille sausage, diced
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup celery stalks, diced
1/3 cup red onion, diced
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1.5 tsp Creole seasoning

Instructions

1

Boil 8 oz elbow macaroni in salted water for 8 minutes until al dente, drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool.
2

Sauté 6 oz diced andouille sausage in a skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes until browned and the internal temperature reaches 165F, then let cool.
3

Whisk together 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1.5 tsp Creole seasoning in a large bowl.
4

Add cooled elbow macaroni, cooked andouille sausage, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, 1/2 cup diced celery stalks, and 1/3 cup diced red onion to the bowl.
5

Toss until thoroughly combined, then cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

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Questions

How long does Cajun Macaroni Salad take?

As written, 32 minutes: 20 of prep and 12 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 5, 1 hour. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

What internal temperature should Cajun Macaroni Salad reach?

For Cajun Macaroni Salad, the target internal temperature is 165 F (about 75 C), given in step 2. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

Is there a substitute for andouille in Cajun Macaroni Salad?

The entry for Cajun Macaroni Salad calls for 6 oz andouille sausage, diced. In its place: Any smoked sausage such as kielbasa, plus a pinch each of cayenne and smoked paprika.

Does Cajun Macaroni Salad contain eggs?

Yes: 3/4 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Cajun Macaroni Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 380 calories, with 12 g protein, 36 g carbohydrate and 22 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 620 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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