Dominican Macaroni Salad

Name: Dominican Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Dominican
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp yellow mustard; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced; 1 cup canned sweet corn, drained; 1 cup cooked ham, diced; 4 hard-boiled eggs, diced

A creamy pasta salad tossed with sweet corn, bell pepper, ham, and hard boiled eggs. Served chilled as a staple side for festive family gatherings.

30 minEasyServes 6380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 cup canned sweet corn, drained
1 cup cooked ham, diced
4 hard-boiled eggs, diced

Instructions

1

Boil 1 lb elbow macaroni in salted water according to package instructions until al dente, then drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool completely.
2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until smooth.
3

Add 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1 cup drained canned sweet corn, 1 cup diced cooked ham, and cooled elbow macaroni to the dressing.
4

Gently fold in 4 diced hard-boiled eggs until combined.
5

Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving chilled.

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Questions

How long does Dominican Macaroni Salad take?

As written, 30 minutes: 20 of prep and 10 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.

Why fold instead of stir in Dominican Macaroni Salad?

Step 4 reads: "Gently fold in 4 diced hard-boiled eggs until combined." Folding keeps the air you just beat in. Stirring at step 4 would knock it out and the result would come out dense.

Can I make Dominican Macaroni Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Dominican Macaroni Salad is 1 lb elbow macaroni. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

Does Dominican Macaroni Salad contain eggs?

Yes: 1 cup mayonnaise and 4 hard-boiled eggs, diced. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I freeze Dominican Macaroni Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Dominican Macaroni Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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