[Colorful and Satisfying] Spinach and Macaroni Salad - Today's Main Ingredient: Spinach

🗣️ A word from Komugi

Hello, this is Komugi.
Today, I'd like to introduce a spinach and macaroni salad with a beautiful contrast of green and white.

It's perfect for a little Western-style change of pace if you've been having Japanese-style side dishes.
Made with a slightly sweet mayonnaise dressing, this side dish lets you get both your vegetables and carbohydrates in one go◎

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🥬 Today's Dish: Spinach and Macaroni Salad

Ingredients (for 2-3 bento servings)
• Spinach... 1/3 bunch (blanch quickly and squeeze out excess water)
• Macaroni (quick-boil type)... 30g
• Ham... 1-2 slices (cut into strips)
• Corn (if available)... 1 tablespoon
• Mayonnaise... 1 tablespoon
• Sugar... a pinch
• Salt and pepper... a dash

Instructions
1. Boil the spinach in salted water, squeeze out the water well, and chop roughly.
2. Boil the macaroni according to the package instructions and let it cool.
3. Put all the ingredients into a bowl and just toss with the seasonings!

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🧊 Storage Guidelines
• Refrigeration: 2 days (keep in an airtight container so the macaroni doesn't dry out)
• Freezing: Not recommended (the texture will change when thawed)

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✅ Komugi's Recommended Points
• The green, white, and pink colors make your bento look instantly vibrant!
• With ham and macaroni, it also works as a "substantial side dish"◎
• Arrangement Idea 1: Add a little grainy mustard for a more mature flavor.
• Arrangement Idea 2: Adding cheese or edamame is also recommended!

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