Name: Macaroni Fruit Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ½ cup Macaroni Pasta, boiled and cooled; ½ Apple, peeled and finely diced; ¼ cup Pineapple, anar dana (pomegranate can be used); ¼ cup Grapes, seedless, halved; ¼ cup Mayonnaise, or thick fresh cream; 1 tbsp Condensed Milk, or powdered sugar; ⅛ tsp Ground Black Pepper, just a pinch; ⅛ tsp Salt, a tiny pinch to balance sweetness

40 mintotal

25 min hands-on15 min hands-off

Prep 15 min · Cook 10 min

Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Spice: Mild

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Ingredients

½ cupMacaroni Pastaboiled and cooled
½Applepeeled and finely diced
¼ cupPineappleanar dana (pomegranate can be used)
¼ cupGrapesseedless, halved
¼ cupMayonnaiseor thick fresh cream
1 tbspCondensed Milkor powdered sugar
⅛ tspGround Black Pepperjust a pinch
⅛ tspSalta tiny pinch to balance sweetness

Quantities are for 2 servings.

Includes prep-ahead time.

Method

Ensure the boiled macaroni is completely cold and drained of all water.
In a mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, condensed milk, salt, and black pepper.
In a large serving bowl, combine the cold macaroni, diced apples, halved grapes, and pineapple seeds.
Pour the sweet creamy dressing over the pasta and fruits.
Toss gently until everything is evenly coated in the dressing.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. It tastes best when served chilled.
30 min

How to tell it's done

Soft pasta and crunchy, juicy fruits bound together by a thick, sweet, and velvety cream.

Getting it right

Tip

Avoid using watery fruits like watermelon or oranges, as they will dilute the creamy dressing and make the salad runny.

What to serve it with

A hit at kids' parties, picnics, or as a cooling side dish alongside spicy Indian meals.

Common mistakes

The dressing disappears and the salad tastes dry.: Cold pasta keeps absorbing mayonnaise as it sits. Dress it a little looser than looks right, and hold back a spoonful to stir through just before serving.

Storing and reheating

Keeps a day in the fridge, covered. Beyond that the pasta goes chalky and the apple browns through the dressing. Boil and cool the macaroni ahead if you like; it holds two days undressed.

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