Description
Mexican Macaroni Salad is a vibrant and creamy dish that elevates traditional pasta salads with zesty flavors and colorful ingredients. Featuring tender elbow macaroni, diced chicken, and a medley of fresh vegetables, this salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or family gatherings. The creamy dressing adds richness while jalapeños provide a delightful kick. Easy to prepare and make-ahead friendly, this recipe is guaranteed to impress your guests with its refreshing taste and hearty texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups elbow macaroni
- 2 cups diced deli chicken
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 large shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup diced Munster cheese
- 15 oz drained corn
- 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp pickled jalapeño juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the sour cream, mayonnaise, pickled jalapeño juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add cooked elbow macaroni and stir until evenly coated with the dressing.
- Fold in diced chicken, celery, shredded carrot, cubed Munster cheese, diced red onion, corn, and jalapeños until well combined.
- Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving or serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg