Name: Dominican Macaroni Salad
Ingredients: ½ pound or 8 ounces of macaroni; ½ cup mayonnaise or vegan alternative; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt, (taste and adjust as needed); 1 large carrot, (finely chopped); 1 green bell pepper, (finely chopped); ½ cup sweet corn, (cut from the cob or canned); Half of a red onion, (finely chopped); Black pepper, (to taste)

Spent the weekend eating ensalada de coditos aka Dominican style macaroni salad. My mom makes it using all raw veggies, which I love for the added flavor and crunch. This makes for a great summer salad or side to a main dish! For days when I don’t feel like cooking, I throw some tuna into this and call it a day. Recipe below. Enjoy the long weekend!! -Wendy

Dominican Macaroni Salad

Servings: 6

Ingredients

½ pound or 8 ounces of macaroni
½ cup mayonnaise or vegan alternative
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt, taste and adjust as needed
1 large carrot, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
½ cup sweet corn, cut from the cob or canned
Half of a red onion, finely chopped
Black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Boil macaroni in salted water until tender and drain.
Mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, and salt in a small bowl.
In a large bowl, combine macaroni with the mayonnaise mix and the remaining ingredients.
Chill before serving and enjoy with cracked black pepper.