Kid-Friendly & Party Favorite! Creamy Macaroni Salad with Plenty of Mayonnaise
Kid-Friendly & Party Favorite! Creamy Macaroni Salad with Plenty of Mayonnaise
Macaroni Salad: A Beloved Creamy Delight!
This is our favorite way to make macaroni salad – packed generously with mayonnaise for a rich and creamy texture. It’s perfect as a snack for kids or a crowd-pleasing dish for any home gathering or party. The combination of juicy sausages and crisp vegetables adds a wonderful textural contrast.
Salad Ingredients- 3 cups Macaroni (approx. 250-300g)
- 10 Sausages (long type, or equivalent amount of cocktail sausages)
- 1/2 Carrot (small size)
- 10 Tbsp Mayonnaise (generous amount)
- 1 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 3 Tbsp Mustard Sauce
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Boiling Macaroni- Plenty of Water
- 1 Tbsp Salt
- Plenty of Water
- 1 Tbsp Salt
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, bring a generous amount of water to a rolling boil in a pot, adding 1 Tbsp of salt. Once boiling, add the macaroni. For a softer texture, cook for about 15 minutes. (Cooking times may vary by product, so adjust accordingly.) Near the end of the macaroni’s cooking time, about 2-3 minutes before it’s done, add the sausages to the pot to lightly blanch them. This allows the sausage flavor to infuse into the macaroni, making it even more delicious.
Step 2
After cooking for 15 minutes, drain the macaroni and blanched sausages in a colander. Let them steam dry and cool slightly. Draining the water thoroughly is key to preventing a watery salad and achieving the perfect consistency.
Step 3
Wash and peel the carrot, then dice it into small, bite-sized pieces, similar in size to the macaroni. Cut the sausages into 4 equal pieces. (If using cocktail sausages, you can cut them in half.)
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine the drained macaroni, cut sausages, and diced carrots. The colorful ingredients already look appetizing, don’t they?
Step 5
Sprinkle 1 Tbsp of brown sugar evenly over the macaroni. The sugar adds a subtle sweetness that balances the overall flavor of the salad. Gently toss to coat the macaroni with the sugar.
Step 6
Now it’s time to add the dressing. Add 5 Tbsp of mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp of mustard sauce, and 1/2 tsp of black pepper. (This recipe emphasizes a creamy flavor with a generous amount of mayonnaise; feel free to adjust the quantity to your preference.) Mix gently to ensure the dressing evenly coats all the ingredients without clumping. Stir slowly until the sauce is smoothly incorporated.
Step 7
Your delicious and creamy macaroni salad is ready! For an even better taste, chill it in the refrigerator for a while before serving. This is a perfect side dish for kids’ lunches or an excellent addition to your next party spread!
