Mexican Macaroni Salad
Mexican Macaroni Salad is a fantastic side dish for any meal. A creamy salad filled with your favorite Tex-Mex seasonings, fresh vegetables and cotija cheese. A surefire hit for potlucks, summer cookouts or a great addition to taco night!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 367kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- juice of 1 small lime
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 large tomatoes
- 4 green onions
- 1 jalapeno
- 1/2 cup cilantro
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions, drain and rinse with cold water until cooled. Drain well and set aside.
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, chili flakes and salt.
- Dice tomatoes, removing core, seeds and excess juice.
- Dice green onions using green and white parts.
- Dice jalapeno removing seeds and membrane.
- Place macaroni in a large bowl and add chopped tomatoes, onion, jalapeno and cheese.
- Top with dressing and stir until well combined.
- Garnish with more chopped vegetables and cilantro if desired.
- Can be served immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
Can be made 1 day in advance. Best if consumed within 2 days.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in refrigerator.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 476mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g