Mexican Macaroni Salad
This Mexican Macaroni Salad is a vibrant and flavorful side dish, perfect for any gathering. It's easy to prepare and packed with zesty ingredients.
Equipment
- large pot
- large bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
- 1 cup corn canned, drained
- 1/2 cup black beans canned, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and lime juice to create the dressing.
Assembly
- Add the cooled macaroni, diced red onion, minced jalapeño, corn, black beans, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the dressing.
- Gently toss all ingredients until evenly coated, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Chill and Serve
- Cover the macaroni salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
For extra heat, leave some seeds in the jalapeño. You can also add grilled chicken for a heartier meal.