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Mexican Macaroni Salad

Mexican Macaroni Salad


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  • Author: Rachel Adams
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Mexican Macaroni Salad with roasted corn, black beans, and creamy lime dressing. Perfect for BBQs and summer gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb elbow macaroni
  • 2 ears fresh corn
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1/2 medium red onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 jalapeño
  • 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Bring salted water to a boil and cook macaroni until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Grill or roast corn until lightly charred, cool, and remove kernels.
  3. Mix Greek yogurt, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic, and salt.
  4. Combine pasta, corn, black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
  5. Pour dressing over salad and toss evenly.
  6. Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

  1. Do not overcook pasta.
  2. Adjust lime juice and salt to taste.
  3. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Boil and Grill
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 284
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 198mg
  • Fat: 3g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1g
  • Trans Fat: 0.001g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 12g
  • Cholesterol: 7mg