Instant Pot® Spicy Macaroni Salad

Instant Pot® Spicy Macaroni Salad

Tired of the same old, slightly sweet macaroni salad? Well, kick it up a notch by adding some spicy flavor. Your egg actually cooks along with the macaroni in the Instant Pot®.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ½ (8 ounce) package elbow macaroni
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/3 cup cubed pepper Jack cheese
  • ¼ cup diced jalapeno pepper, or to taste
  • ¼ cup sliced celery
  • 2 tablespoons diced onion
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Place macaroni into the bottom of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and pour in water. Add a trivet on top of that, so that it sits above the the water, and place the egg on it. Close and lock the lid; turn the valve to Sealing. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 2
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove the egg and place into a bowl of ice water for 5 minutes; remove the trivet.

Step 3
Leave the macaroni in the liner, but remove it from the Instant Pot® to avoid additional residual cooking. Add several ice cubes and cold water to the liner, stirring macaroni, which will stop the cooking process.

Step 4
Pour macaroni into a colander; drain very well to avoid a watery macaroni salad. Dry out the inside of the liner and return the macaroni to the liner.

Step 5
Peel the egg and dice. Add egg, red bell pepper, pepper Jack cheese, jalapeno, celery, and onion to the pot and stir.

Step 6
Whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, Sriracha, salt, garlic powder, cayenne, and black pepper together in a small bowl. Add dressing to the macaroni mixture, stir until well incorporated. Transfer the salad to a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, allowing time for the flavors to meld.

Cook’s Note:

If your preference is salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip(R)) rather than mayonnaise, please feel free to sub it.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

374
Calories
27g
Fat
25g
Carbs
8g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 374
% Daily Value *
Total Fat27g 35%
Saturated Fat6g 29%
Cholesterol69mg 23%
Sodium656mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate25g 9%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars2g
Protein8g
Vitamin C19mg 97%
Calcium83mg 6%
Iron2mg 8%
Potassium156mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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