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Delicious Japanese Macaroni Salad Recipe

Japanese Macaroni Salad

Japanese Macaroni Salad is a creamy, flavorful dish that is quick to prepare, making it a perfect side for any occasion. It's delightful, easy, and sure to please a crowd!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup mayonnaise for creamy texture
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup carrot finely grated
  • 1/2 cup cucumber finely diced
  • 1/2 cup corn canned or frozen, thawed
  • 1/4 cup green onion chopped

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Once it's ready, drain and rinse it under cold water to cool it down. Set it aside.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar. Whisk until you have a smooth and creamy dressing.
  3. Step 3: Add the cooked macaroni, grated carrot, diced cucumber, corn, and chopped green onion to the bowl. Mix everything together until well combined.
  4. Step 4: Season your salad with salt and pepper to taste. Feel free to adjust the seasoning if needed.
  5. Step 5: Cover the salad and refrigerate it for at least 1 hour before serving.

Notes

You can swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt for a lighter version. This salad can be made ahead of time and keeps well in the fridge for 3-5 days.