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.
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.
How To Make Ensalada De Coditos
- 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.
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.
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Ensalada de Coditos (Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad)
Servings: 8
Calories: 444kcal
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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Easy, simple y deliciosa!!