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Mexican Macaroni Salad

Creamy Mexican Macaroni Salad That Will Brighten Your Potluck

This Creamy Mexican Macaroni Salad is a must-try dish, packed with vibrant colors and flavors, perfect for potlucks and summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Elbow Macaroni or rotini or small shells
  • 1 can Black Beans drained
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn thawed if frozen
  • 1 cup Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 cup Green Bell Pepper diced
  • ½ cup Red Onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese shredded, or use dairy-free cheese
  • ¼ cup Cilantro chopped
For the Dressing
  • ¾ cup Mayonnaise or dairy-free mayo
  • ½ cup Sour Cream or dairy-free sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • medium mixing bowl
  • large mixing bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the Elbow Macaroni: Bring 3 cups of salted water to a rapid boil, add elbow macaroni and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the Creamy Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and taco seasoning. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Mix the Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine cooled macaroni, black beans, sweet corn, red and green bell peppers, red onion, cheddar cheese, and cilantro. Stir gently.
  4. Combine Dressing with Salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and fold gently to coat evenly.
  5. Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Stir gently before serving and adjust salt if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This refreshing and colorful salad can be customized with different veggies and is ideal for potlucks.

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