Mexican Macaroni Salad: The Best Flavor-Packed Twist!
A delicious twist on classic macaroni salad with bold Mexican flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, bell peppers, corn, black beans, red onion, and cilantro.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix well to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added spice, include diced jalapeños.
- Serve chilled for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Mexican Macaroni Salad, Pasta Salad, Side Dish
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