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    Posted In: Main Entrees, Sides
    May 28, 2021 — by Julie — 1 Comment

    Home » Delish » Main Entrees » Ensalada de Coditos (Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad)

    Ensalada de Coditos (Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad)

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    Ensalada de coditos aka macaroni salad is made with ham, scallions, capers, and hard boiled-eggs. A Puerto Rican classic recipe that’s delicious, perfect for parties, and super easy to make.

    I love cooking Puerto Rican meals at least once a week, some of my other favorites include pollo guisado and carne guisada.

    ensalada de coditos aka macaroni salad up close.

    Why You’ll Love This Ensalada De Coditos Recipe

    • Cooks in under 30 minutes.
    • You can adjust this recipe to your liking and add as many veggies and spices as you like.
    • Makes fantastic leftovers and feeds a crowd.
    • Super creamy and perfect for a side dish or main course.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Elbow Macaroni – Use any type of pasta you have on hand.
    • Capers – Completely optional but adds amazing flavor. Spanish olives are a fantastic addition too!
    • Ham – I used cubed ham but feel free to used sliced ham instead. You can also substitute the ham with turkey or spam. Another option is turning this into a vegetarian macaroni salad and omitting the ham.
    • Scallions – I love scallions but feel free to use shallots, red onions, or yellow onions.
    macaroni pasta, eggs, capers, ham, scallions, mayo and mustard in small bowls.

    How To Make Ensalada De Coditos

    1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to packaging instructions and drain well. Let the macaroni pasta cool completely.
    2. Peel the hard-boiled eggs and slice or chop them into bite-sized pieces.
    3. In a large bowl, combine the mayo, mustard, capers, ham, and scallions until well combined.
    4. Fold in the cooled pasta and hard-boiled eggs, and season generously with salt and pepper.
    5. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired, and enjoy.
    Macaroni salad with ham and eggs on a blue plate.

    Top Tips And Flavor Variations

    • Make sure you let the pasta cool completely before mixing in the other ingredients.
    • Add shredded carrots and granulated garlic for extra flavor.
    • Add more mayonnaise if you like it extra creamy.

    Storage

    Place the leftovers in an air tight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 6 months.

    More Macaroni Salads You’ll Enjoy

    • Macaroni Tuna Salad
    • Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
    • Macaroni Chicken Salad

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    ensalada de coditos aka macaroni salad up close.

    Ensalada de Coditos (Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad)

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    Course: Entree, sides
    Cuisine: Puerto Rican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 444kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    Ensalada de coditos aka macaroni salad is made with ham, scallions, capers, and hard boiled-eggs. A Puerto Rican classic recipe that's delicious, perfect for parties, and super easy to make.

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb elbow macaroni pasta
    • 1 cup mayo
    • 1/2 tbsp mustard
    • 2 scallions finely sliced
    • 2 tbsp capers
    • 1/2 cup diced ham
    • 5 hard-boiled eggs
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Cook the elbow macaroni according to packaging instructions and drain well. Let the macaroni pasta cool completely. 
    • Peel the hard-boiled eggs and slice or chop them into bite-sized pieces. 
    • In a large bowl, combine the mayo, mustard, capers, ham, and scallions until well combined. 
    • Fold in the cooled pasta and hard-boiled eggs, and season generously with salt and pepper. 
    • Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro if desired, and enjoy. 

    Notes

    • Make sure you let the pasta cool completely before mixing in the other ingredients.
    • Add shredded carrots and granulated garlic for extra flavor.
    • Add more mayonnaise if you like it extra creamy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 55mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Marisel Rosa says

      October 24, 2021 at 7:09 am

      5 stars
      Easy, simple y deliciosa!!

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