Description
A tropical twist on macaroni salad featuring creamy dressing, chewy nata de coco, and sweet kaong, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni pasta
- 1 cup nata de coco, drained
- 1 cup kaong, drained
- 1 cup cheese, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
- Combine the cooked macaroni, nata de coco, kaong, and cheese in a large bowl.
- Mix the mayonnaise, milk, sugar, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and stir until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider adding roasted nuts or fresh fruits for texture and flavor. Adjust sweetness by varying the sugar amount.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 15mg