Mexican Macaroni Salad
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Dive into our vibrant Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe bursting with flavors! Perfect for summer gatherings—try it today!
- Author: Rania
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- 1 lb elbow macaroni
- 2 ears fresh corn
- 1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (quartered)
- 1 green bell pepper (diced)
- 1/2 medium red onion (finely chopped)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded and finely diced)
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- Juice of 1 lime (approx. 3 tablespoons)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Cook elbow macaroni in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and cool.
- Roast corn on a grill or stovetop until slightly charred; cool and slice off kernels.
- In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, minced garlic, and salt until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled macaroni, roasted corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Drizzle dressing over salad; gently fold together until evenly coated.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg