Best 1 2 3 Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipes

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CLASSIC MACARONI SALAD



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This classic macaroni salad recipe is a refreshingly light take on an all-time favorite. It's perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or festive weekend barbecue. -Dorothy Bayes, Sardis, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
Dash paprika

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely. , For dressing, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickle relish, sugar substitute, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, carrot and onion. Add dressing and toss gently to coat. , Refrigerate until serving. Garnish with egg and paprika.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 362mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICAN MACARONI SALAD



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound elbow macaroni
Vegetable oil, for oiling grill
2 ears corn
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup finely chopped black olives
6 Roma tomatoes, chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1 cup jarred salsa
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the salad: Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Heat an indoor grill and brush with oil. Cook the ears of corn, turning, until browned and cooked through. Cut the kernels off the cobs.
  • Put the corn in a big bowl with the black beans, olives, tomatoes, green onions and red onions and toss to combine.
  • For the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the salsa, sour cream, mayonnaise, cumin and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the salad ingredients and fold together until everything is coated. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  • Serve chilled.

MEXICAN MACARONI SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
3 clove garlic, minced
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 pound penne pasta, dry
1 cup Panela cheese, julienned
1 small red onion, chopped
3 pickling cucumbers, peeled and chopped
2 Italian Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/3 cup capers, drained of their liquid
1/2 bunch oregano, leaves chopped
2 Serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded and minced

Steps:

  • To cook the pasta, bring a large pot of water to a boil with salt and a little oil. Cook about 8 to 10 minutes or to al dente, drain well and spread on a sheet pan to cool. When almost dry lightly coat with olive oil. Then cover well till ready to toss salad.
  • To make the dressing, place the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper in a jar. Cover and shake to mix well.
  • Toss the pasta, Panela cheese, onion, cucumbers, tomatoes, capers, and oregano with the dressing until well coated. Chill.

MEXICAN MACARONI SALAD



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Fancy & Delicious - great to bring to a potluck cookout! Cooking time is chill time after the salad is prepared.

Provided by MA HIKER

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 1/4 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups rotini pasta, uncooked (1 pound)
1 -2 tablespoon lime zest, grated (from 2 medium limes)
3 -4 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 medium limes)
1 cup ranch dressing
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 medium green onions, sliced (including tops)
1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (6 ounce) can pitted ripe olives, drained and cut in half
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies, drained and chopped

Steps:

  • cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, grate peel from limes; place in a small bowl. Squeeze juice from limes; add to peel in bowl.
  • Stir in dressing and taco seasoning mix.
  • Stir in avocado into dressing mixture.
  • In a large serving bowl, toss pasta with all remaining ingredients.
  • Pour dressing mixture over salad; toss gently to mix.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving to blend flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668.2, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 24.7, Sodium 584.2, Carbohydrate 84, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 5.3, Protein 21.5

SHRIMP AND CRAB MACARONI SALAD



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This salad is a summertime staple in our house. If you want to splurge, go ahead and use real crab. -Darla Andrews, Boerne, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 ounces imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 small cucumber, chopped
1 cup (6oz) peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (31-40 per pound)
2 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely., For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, Old Bay, garlic powder, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine crabmeat, shrimp, cucumber and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 552mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

1-2-3 MEXICAN MACARONI SALAD



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A good change from your usual macaroni salad.

Provided by Laura Harrison @froggyluvr

Categories     Pasta Salads

Number Of Ingredients 8

16 ounce(s) dry macaroni
1 cup(s) + 3 tbsp chunky salsa
3/4 cup(s) + 2 tsp mayo
1/3 cup(s) + 1 tbsp finely chopped green pepper
3/4 teaspoon(s) garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon(s) salt
- pepper to taste
- black olive (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook pasts (8-10 min). Rinse under cool water & drain. Combine remaining ingredients in bowl. Add pasta. Stir to coat. Cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.

CAPRESE MACARONI SALAD



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When fresh tomatoes and basil are abundant in the summer, I like to make this wonderful Caprese macaroni salad. -Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Italian salad dressing mix
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, slivered
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely., For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, dressing mix, sugar, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Top with basil and Parmesan before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Fat 31g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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