Continental · serves 2

Rainbow Macaroni Salad

Beans, pasta, corn, pineapple, raisins. Chaotic, and children destroy it.

20 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup kidney beans, cooked
  • 1 cup macaroni, cooked
  • 1 cup pineapple pieces
  • 1 cup sweetcorn
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 cucumbers, in matchsticks
  • Mayonnaise
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Chopped nuts

Method

  1. Line a wide shallow dish with lettuce.
  2. Arrange everything else in bands of colour rather than mixing it. That's the whole trick.
  3. Chill until you serve.
  4. Mayonnaise drizzled over and nuts scattered at the last moment, so nothing goes soggy.

Questions people ask about Rainbow Macaroni Salad

How long does Rainbow Macaroni Salad take?

About 20 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. That is start-to-finish, so it works on a weeknight when you have not planned anything.

What is the one thing to get right in Rainbow Macaroni Salad?

Arrange everything else in bands of colour rather than mixing it. That's the whole trick.

What can I use instead of pasta in Rainbow Macaroni Salad?

Use any short shape holds sauce better than long; cooking time changes, so go by the packet.

Can I make Rainbow Macaroni Salad ahead of time?

Yes, and it is better for it. Cool it fully, refrigerate for up to three days, and reheat gently with a splash of water. The flavours settle overnight.

Is Rainbow Macaroni Salad vegetarian?

Yes, and as written it is vegan too. Check your specific brands if that matters to you.

What do you serve with Rainbow Macaroni Salad?

Bread, potatoes or a simple salad. It serves two as written. Double everything to feed four, but use a wider pan so the food still browns rather than steams.

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