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Mexican Macaroni Salad
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Mexican Macaroni Salad

17 ingredients 15 min + 15 min 12 openrecipes
Mexican Macaroni Salad

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...

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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 openrecipes

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