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Mexican Macaroni Salad

Mexican Macaroni Salad

This Mexican Macaroni Salad is creamy, crunchy and perfect for picnics, lunches and potlucks! Macaroni loaded with corn, black beans, tomatoes, onions and more all tossed in a dressing of sour cream, salsa & mayo.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 10 people
Calories 362 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb elbow macaroni cooked, drained & cooled
  • 1.5 cup corn kernels if using frozen, rinse with warm water to thaw
  • 15 oz black beans drained & rinsed
  • 3.8 oz black olives sliced
  • 5 roma tomatoes chopped
  • 3 green onions sliced
  • 1/2 red onion finely diced
  • 2 jalapenos grated
  • 1 tsp salt

Dressing

Topping

  • 2 limes juiced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tsp Tajin fajita seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Cook macaroni noodles according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside. 
    1 lb elbow macaroni
  • In a medium bowl, combine all the dressing ingredients (salsa, sour cream & mayo) in a bowl and whisk until mixed well. Place covered in refrigerator. 
    1 cup salsa, 1 cup sour cream, 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • In a large bowl, place the cooked macaroni, corn, beans, olives, tomatoes, green onions, red onion, jalapenos and salt. 
    1.5 cup corn kernels, 15 oz black beans, 3.8 oz black olives, 5 roma tomatoes, 3 green onions, 1/2 red onion, 2 jalapenos, 1 tsp salt
  • Pour 3/4 of the dressing over the top and gently toss until all the ingredients are coated. Cover and allow salad to chill for 2 hours.
  • Before serving, add remaining dressing to refresh and add moisture to pasta salad. Squeeze lime juice over top and sprinkle fresh cilantro and Tajin in pasta salad. Toss lightly and serve. 
    2 limes, 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, 2 tsp Tajin fajita seasoning

Notes

**We are not dietitians and recommend you seek a nutritionist for exact nutritional information. The information in the nutrition box are calculated through a program and there is room for error. If you need an accurate count, I recommend running the ingredients through your favorite nutrition calculator.**

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 670mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 686IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg
Keyword pasta, salad
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