Filipino Macaroni Salad

Filipino Macaroni Salad is a must for parties or get-togethers! Try making this dessert and enjoy the delicious flavors of the macaroni, sweetened fruit mix, raisins, condensed milk, cheese, and mayonnaise combined in one delicious pasta dish!

Looking for more salad recipes for your next occasion? Try my Filipino Fruit Salad, Ube Jelly Salad, and Buko Salad Drink recipe!

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• What is Filipino Macaroni Salad?
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• Storage
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• Filipino Macaroni Salad

What is Filipino Macaroni Salad?

Filipino Macaroni Salad is a popular holiday dessert in the Philippines that is both sweet and creamy and ideal for any occasion. Since Filipinos love colorful food during the Christmas and New Year seasons, this recipe is a must-have in every home. In fact, it has become one of the favorite Christmas desserts of Filipinos.

The delicious and creamy taste combined with the sweetness of condensed milk, elbow macaroni pasta, mayonnaise, and fruit mix is what makes this Filipino-style macaroni salad recipe a sure hit! Raisins provide a little bit of sweetness, while grated cheese adds a savory twist, resulting in a well-balanced and delightful dish.

This no-bake pasta salad is simple to make and full of flavor, making it ideal for parties, holidays, and family gatherings!

Variations

• Feel free to add nata de coco and kaong to this macaroni fruit salad dessert.
• Grated carrots add a somewhat earthy flavor that complements the richness of the fruits and dressing.
• To make a crisp, juicy version that goes well with the creamy dressing, mix in sliced apples and seedless grapes.
• Mixing macaroni pasta with cooked shredded chicken breast instead of fruit mix make a chicken macaroni salad for a non-vegetarian side dish.

Substitutions

• Fruit Mix (Fruit Cocktail): If the canned fruit mix is not available, you can use fresh slices of fruit or pineapple tidbits instead.
• Elbow Pasta: Use alternative pasta forms such as penne, fusilli, or shell pasta for a different texture but the same flavor.
• Mayonnaise: For a tangier or dairy-free variation that retains the creamy texture, use Greek yogurt or a vegan mayo substitute. Some Filipinos use all-purpose cream with condensed milk for fruit salads.

Storage

• Refrigerate this Filipino macaroni salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days to keep the Filipino Macaroni Salad fresh and flavorful.
• Avoid storing it at room temperature for long periods, as the creamy ingredients may spoil quickly. It is safe to say that you can take it out from the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

• water
• salt
• elbow pasta
• condensed milk
• mayonnaise
• fruit mix (fruit cocktail)
• raisins
• grated cheese

Instructions

In a large pot of salted water, bring the water to a boil, then cook pasta according to the package instructions:

 Drain the water from the cooked pasta, then pour cold water, and set aside:

In a large bowl, add condensed milk, and mayonnaise and stir until well combined:

Then add pasta, fruit mix, raisins, cheese, and mix until well combined:

Chill for an hour. Macaroni salad is best served when chilled:

I just love looking at all the colors in this macaroni salad!

This is one of the easiest and most filling snacks you can make for your family.

Enjoy this at your next family gathering or any occasion!

Top Tips

• Always follow the cooking directions for the pasta in the package. Soggy pasta won't taste great in any pasta dish.
• Chill first before serving. Macaroni salad tastes way better after all the flavors stick to the macaroni.

FAQ

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More Filipino Recipes

Here are some more Filipino recipes to try:

• Buko Pandan
• Cassava Cake
• Filipino Taco Bowl
• Vegan Macaroni Soup
• Filipino Vegan Corned Beef Hash