Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad
Celebrate vibrant Caribbean flavors with this irresistible Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad! This creamy and zesty side dish combines tender elbow macaroni with a colorful medley of diced red and green bell peppers, shredded carrots, and tangy pimento-stuffed olives. Enhanced by the bold essence of sofrito and a touch of sweet pickle relish, the salad achieves perfect balance with a creamy mayonnaise dressing lightly brightened by apple cider vinegar. Finished with chopped boiled eggs for added heartiness, this chilled salad is a delicious and refreshing complement to any meal. Ready in under 30 minutes and brimming with authentic Puerto Rican flair, it’s the perfect addition to BBQs, potlucks, or family dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Elbow macaroni
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Sofrito
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 Green bell pepper, diced
- 1 Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 Carrots, shredded
- 4 tablespoons Sweet pickle relish
- 0.5 cup Pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 3 Boiled eggs, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the elbow macaroni and cook according to the package instructions (typically 8-10 minutes) until al dente. Drain and rinse with cool water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sofrito, and apple cider vinegar. Mix well until smooth and creamy.
Add the diced red bell pepper, green bell pepper, chopped onion, shredded carrots, sweet pickle relish, and sliced green olives to the bowl. Stir to combine.
Gently fold in the cooked macaroni and chopped boiled eggs into the mixture. Make sure all the pasta is coated evenly with the dressing.
Season the salad with salt and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld together.
Serve chilled as a side dish or on its own. Enjoy your Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
670 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 38.7 g | 50% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 201 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 922 mg | 40% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 16.6 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 341 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
