Filipino Sweet Macaroni Salad | Sweet Macaroni Salad Recipe | Madonna Vi

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: regular milk + sugar

Coconut cream adds richness with fewer calories.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with lower fat.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

pineapple chunks

🥗Healthier: fresh pineapple

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Fresh pineapple offers better taste and nutrients.

Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions and set aside.

Drain fruit cocktails, nata de coco, kaong from the syrup then set aside.

Using a whisk or a hand mixer, prepare the cream mixture by combining all purpose cream & condensed milk together then set aside.

In a separate big bowl pour the cooked elbow macaroni and add 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise and coat evenly. Then, pour half of the cream mixture. Add the rest of the ingredients - fruit cocktail, kaong, nata de coco, cheese and raisins. Mix everything together to combine.

Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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