Trinidadian Macaroni Salad

Name: Trinidadian Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 8 oz elbow macaroni; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp yellow mustard; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced; 1/2 cup carrot, grated; 1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed; 1/2 cup celery, finely diced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

A creamy Caribbean pasta salad featuring tender macaroni tossed with green peas, grated carrots, sweet bell pepper, and a tangy mayonnaise dressing.

25 minEasyServes 6340 cal/serving

CaribbeanSaladStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyNut-FreeDairy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

8 oz elbow macaroni
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp yellow mustard
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup carrot, grated
1/2 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1/2 cup celery, finely diced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add 8 oz elbow macaroni, and cook according to package directions until tender.
2

Drain the cooked elbow macaroni, rinse thoroughly with cold water to stop cooking, and drain completely.
3

In a large bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp yellow mustard, 1 tsp granulated sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper until smooth.
4

Add elbow macaroni, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/2 cup grated carrot, 1/2 cup thawed frozen green peas, and 1/2 cup finely diced celery to the dressing bowl.
5

Toss everything gently until thoroughly combined, then cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Questions

Can I make Trinidadian Macaroni Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 oz elbow macaroni. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Trinidadian Macaroni Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Trinidadian Macaroni Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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