In this article, you can learn how to prepare delicious and elegant macaroni salad in the style of restaurants.
According to the family magazine service of Saed News, macaroni salad is one of the popular and elegant Iranian salads commonly served at parties and gatherings. Like Olivier salad, due to ingredients such as ham, mayonnaise, and various vegetables, this salad can also be considered a complete meal.
Ingredients
300 grams macaroni pasta
200 grams ham or cooked chicken (diced)
1 large cucumber (diced)
1 cup sweetcorn
1 cup peas
1 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon dried dill
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Cook the Pasta:
Bring a pot of water to a boil, add salt and a teaspoon of oil.
Cook the macaroni pasta until al dente (7-10 minutes).
Drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside to cool.
Prepare the Ingredients:
Dice the ham or cooked chicken and cucumber.
In a large bowl, combine the diced ham (or chicken), cucumber, sweetcorn, and peas.
Make the Dressing:
In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, salt, pepper, dried dill, and lemon juice until well combined.
Combine and Mix:
Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the other ingredients.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently mix until everything is well coated.
Chill and Serve:
Refrigerate the salad for at least an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Garnish with extra dill or any preferred toppings.
