Description
Mexican Macaroni Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines creamy pasta with zesty salsa, crunchy vegetables, and a hint of spice. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or any gathering, this salad brings a festive flair to your table. With its colorful ingredients and customizable options, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 cup diced bell peppers (mixed colors)
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Boil water in a large pot, add elbow macaroni, and cook until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the dressing: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add veggies: Fold in bell peppers, red onion, cherry tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeños into the dressing mix until evenly coated.
- Combine: Gently fold the cooled macaroni into the veggie mixture until well combined but still chunky.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg