Photo: Anna Pelzer
Mexican Macaroni Salad
17 ingredients
15 min + 15 min
12
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I've made this simple pasta salad for years and years, and have always loved the heck out of it. It's zippy, flavorful, and f...
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
625
Calories
46g
Protein
10g
Fat
96g
Carbs
Counts 15 of 18 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 15 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Black Bean | 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained | 114 |
| Kidney Bean | 1/2 cup canned (128g) drained | 112 |
| Yogurt | 170g plain Greek | 100 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Red Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Olive | 1 large (4g) | 4 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Salad | not in our table | 0 |
| Macaroni | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- FOR THE SALAD:
- 1 pound Elbow Macaroni, Cooked To Package Instructions, Drained, And Rinsed With Cold Water
- 2 ears Fresh Corn, Husks And Silks Removed
- 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans (or Kidney Beans), Drained And Rinsed
- 1/2 cup Chopped Black Olives
- 6 whole Roma Tomatoes (or 2 Large Tomatoes), Chopped
- 3 whole Green Onions, Sliced Thin
- 1/2 whole Red Onions, Finely Diced
- Chopped Cilantro (optional)
- FOR THE DRESSING:
- 1 cup Jarred Salsa (spicy Is Best!)
- 1 cup Sour Cream
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 clove Garlic, Minced Or Pressed
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
- Salt And Pepper, to taste
- 2 Limes, Juiced (optional)
Directions
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By thepioneerwoman ·
Recipe sourced from
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