Macaroni Salad, Veg Macaroni Salad by Tarla Dalal

Macaroni Salad, a sumptuous salad, which is almost a meal in a bowl!


This is a sumptuous salad, which is almost a meal in a bowl! Cooked macaroni is tossed with crunchy and spicy veggies like onions and capsicum, not to forget a dash of celery for a zesty flavour. White sauce gives the Macaroni Salad a luscious texture, while curd adds a welcome tanginess to it. Serving the salad on a bed of juicy lettuce leaves improves the visual appeal, as well as the texture and flavour of this yummy salad. This wholesome salad when accompained with Garlic Bread and a hot bowl of soup , it makes an easy dinner.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes. Cooking Time: Nil. Serves 4.

2 cups cooked macaroni
¼ cup finely chopped onions
¼ cup finely chopped capsicum
2 tbsp finely chopped celery (ajmoda)
¾ cup thick white sauce
¼ cup thick curds (dahi)
½ tsp powdered sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste
1½ cups shredded iceberg lettuce

1. Combine all the ingredients, except the macaroni and lettuce in a deep bowl and mix well.
2. Add the macaroni and toss well.
3. Just before serving, spread the lettuce evenly on a serving plate and top it with the prepared salad.
Serve or refrigerate and serve chilled.

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