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Fiesta-Ready Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe

Fiesta-Ready Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe

This Fiesta-Ready Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe is the perfect blend of flavors for picnics and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Dressing
  • 1 cup elbow macaroni dry, uncooked
  • ? cup mayonnaise
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables thawed if frozen, drained if canned
  • ? cup deli ham chopped, about 3 slices
  • 1 number pickled jalapeno minced
  • 1 tsp pickled jalapeno juice optional

Equipment

  • pot
  • large bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Cooking and Mixing
  1. Cook macaroni according to package until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is no longer hot.
  2. In a large bowl, combine macaroni and the rest of the ingredients.
  3. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Customize with additional proteins or veggies for added nutrition and flavor. Ideal for outdoor gatherings and meal prep.

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