Description
Mexican Macaroni Salad is a vibrant and delicious twist on a classic pasta dish. Featuring creamy dressing, tender elbow macaroni, and a medley of colorful vegetables, this salad is perfect for summer barbecues or family gatherings. With a fiesta of flavors and textures, it’s sure to be the star of your next potluck! Easy to prepare and delightful to eat, this salad will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in diced red bell pepper, chopped green onions, corn, and cilantro into the dressing until well combined.
- Add the cooled macaroni to the mixture and stir gently until fully coated.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg