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Fiesta-Ready Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe

Fiesta-Ready Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe

This Fiesta-Ready Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe is a vibrant and flavorful twist on a classic dish, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup elbow macaroni dry, uncooked
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables thawed if frozen, drained if canned
  • 1/2 cup deli ham chopped, about 3 slices
  • 1 number pickled jalapeno minced
  • 1 tsp pickled jalapeno juice optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni, mayonnaise, mixed vegetables, deli ham, and pickled jalapeno.
  3. Mix well and add pickled jalapeno juice if desired.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10g

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad by substituting ingredients or adding new ones for extra flavor and texture.

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