Macaroni Salad Recipe based on NeemTime research
Ingredients of Macaroni Salad Recipe
2 cups homemade macaroni (prepared from homemade wheat dough and cut into small pasta shapes)
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
½ cup green peas (fresh, boiled at home)
1 small onion, finely chopped
½ cup fresh cucumber, finely chopped
½ cup homemade mayonnaise (made from egg yolk, oil, and lemon juice)
½ cup homemade yogurt
1 tsp salt or to taste
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves or parsley, finely chopped
Detailed Preparation Guide of Macaroni Salad Recipe
Step 1: Prepare and Boil the Macaroni
Prepare macaroni using homemade dough and cut into small pieces, then boil in salted water for 8–10 minutes until soft.
Drain and allow to cool completely.
Calories: Macaroni ~800 kcal
Time: 12 minutes
Step 2: Prepare the Vegetables
Chop carrot, cucumber, and onion finely.
Boil fresh peas for 5 minutes until tender.
Calories: Carrot ~25 kcal, peas ~70 kcal, cucumber ~20 kcal, onion ~30 kcal
Time: 8 minutes
Step 3: Prepare the Dressing
In a bowl, mix homemade mayonnaise (~400 kcal), yogurt (~60 kcal), lemon juice (~3 kcal), salt, and black pepper.
Stir until smooth and creamy.
Calories: ~463 kcal
Time: 3 minutes
Step 4: Combine Macaroni and Vegetables
Add cooled macaroni into a large mixing bowl.
Add chopped vegetables and mix gently.
Calories: Already counted
Time: 2 minutes
Step 5: Add Dressing and Mix
Pour the prepared dressing over the macaroni and vegetables.
Mix well so everything is evenly coated.
Calories: Already counted
Time: 2 minutes
Step 6: Garnish and Chill
Sprinkle coriander or parsley on top and refrigerate for 10–15 minutes before serving for better flavor.
Calories: negligible
Time: 15 minutes (chilling time)
Total Preparation Time of Macaroni Salad Recipe for 4 Persons
Preparing and boiling macaroni: 12 minutes
Preparing vegetables: 8 minutes
Making dressing: 3 minutes
Mixing salad: 4 minutes
Chilling: 15 minutes
Total preparation time: approximately 42 minutes
Total Calories of Macaroni Salad Recipe and Calories Per Person
Macaroni: ~800 kcal
Vegetables: ~145 kcal
Mayonnaise: ~400 kcal
Yogurt: ~60 kcal
Lemon juice and seasoning: ~5 kcal
Total calories for the entire recipe: approximately 1,410 kcal
Calories per person (4 servings): approximately 352 kcal per person