Description
This Mexican Macaroni Salad is a vibrant and refreshing take on the traditional dish, perfect for summer potlucks and barbecues. Combining creamy dressing with zesty Mexican flavors, it features colorful ingredients like cherry tomatoes, corn, and cilantro. Ideal for any gathering, this easy-to-make salad will impress your guests while tantalizing their taste buds with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Instructions
- Cook elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, corn, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add cooled macaroni to the vegetable mixture and fold together gently.
- In another bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and taco seasoning until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the macaroni mixture and toss until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg