Description
A delightful and creamy Macaroni Fruit Salad that blends sweet fruits with pasta, dressed in a luscious mixture of sweetened condensed milk, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Perfect for gatherings, holidays, or a simple treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Macaroni Salad:
- 2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked and cooled
Fruit Mix:
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup fruit cocktail, drained
- 1/2 cup mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/2 cup red or green grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, mayonnaise, sour cream, and salt until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked macaroni to the dressing, then gently fold in the fruits, mini marshmallows, and cheese if using. Mix until evenly combined.
- Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve cold.
Notes
- You can use fresh fruits for a different twist.
- Enhance with chopped nuts or coconut for extra texture.
- Best consumed on the same day, but can be stored refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Filipino-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
