Ensalada de Coditos (Macaroni Salad)
This Macaroni Salad also known as Ensalada de Coditos (elbow pasta) is nostalgic and easy, made with a handful of affordable ingredients. This creamy and delicious salad can be made in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 pouches Barilla® Ready Pasta Elbows
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 corn, kernels removed
- 1/4 pound ham steak, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
- Boil 5 cups water and the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt. Cook carrots for 6 to 7 minutes, then add peas and corn and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until the peas begin to float. Drain and let cool.
- Tear corners of Ready Pasta pouches to vent, heat in microwave for 60 seconds.
- Toss pasta in dressing and combine.
- Add veggies and ham, if using.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For some spice add a drizzle of siracha! Or dice up a jalapeño.
- For a quick alternative, use frozen or canned veggies.
- Pasta will absorb a lot of the dressing after refrigerated. You may want to add additional mayo or yogurt to your liking.
Nutrition
Serving: 8g, Calories: 94kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 11mg, Sodium: 404mg, Potassium: 143mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 1434IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 28mg, Iron: 1mg