Korean Mac Salad

30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Boil water.
  2. 2Place the cutting board on the counter.
  3. 3Cut the Persian cucumber into small pieces.
  4. 4Transfer the cut cucumber to a bowl.
  5. 5Add salt to the cucumber and let it sit for 5-10 minutes to pull out excess moisture.
  6. 6Add about 1/2 pound of elbow pasta to the boiling water.
  7. 7Stir the pasta in the boiling water.
  8. 8Drain the cooked pasta using a strainer.
  9. 9Rinse the pasta with water.
  10. 10Transfer the cooked pasta to a large bowl.
  11. 11Add carrots to the pasta.
  12. 12Add 1/2 can of corn to the mixture.
  13. 13Add the cucumber to the mixture.
  14. 14Add 1 tsp lemon juice, 2.5 tbsp sugar, and 3/4 cup kewpie mayo to the bowl.
  15. 15Mix all the ingredients together.
  16. 16Toss in the other half of the canned corn.
  17. 17Mix again until well combined.
  18. 18Store the mac salad in a container.
  19. 19Fridge for at least 30 mins before serving.
  20. 20Serve and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 pound elbow pasta
  • 1 can can of corn
  • 1 Persian cucumber
  • 0.5 cup carrots
  • 0.75 cup Kewpie mayo
  • 2.5 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • dash salt
  • dash pepper

Equipment

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Tips

  • Store in a container and fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.