Ensalada de Coditos (Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad)
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.
Servings: 8
Calories: 444kcal
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