Mexican Macaroni Salad
Mexican Macaroni Salad is a vibrant twist on the classic pasta dish, merging creamy textures with zesty Mexican flavors. This colorful salad, featuring elbow macaroni, fresh bell peppers, and sweet corn, is perfect for summer barbecues or as a light vegetarian meal. It’s easy to prepare and customizable to suit your taste buds, making it an ideal side dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (red and yellow)
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the pasta cools, chop the bell peppers and cilantro.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled macaroni, chopped vegetables, cilantro, and dressing. Toss until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg