One – Two – Three – Mexican Macaroni Salad

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 2

One - Two - Three - Mexican Macaroni Salad

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

431

Sugar

Fat

19g

This Mexican Macaroni Salad is a twist on the classic macaroni salad. It has a Mexican flair with the addition of chunky salsa and green bell peppers. The salad can be served as a side dish or as a light lunch or dinner. It’s easy to customize this recipe to your liking by adding different vegetables or omitting the black olives if desired.

Instructions

1.	Cook macaroni according to package directions.
2.	In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except for black olives and mix well.
3.	Add black olives if desired and mix again.
4.	Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

PROS

This Mexican Macaroni Salad is a great side dish for any occasion and can feed a crowd.

It’s easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time, which makes it perfect for parties and potlucks.

The salad is creamy and flavorful with a nice crunchy texture.

CONS

This salad is high in calories and fat due to the mayonnaise.

It’s not a good option for those who are trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this salad is not particularly healthy, it does contain some nutrients from the green bell peppers and salsa.
Green bell peppers are a good source of vitamin C, which supports immune function.
The salsa contains tomatoes and onions, which are rich in antioxidants and may have anti-inflammatory effects.

	1 package dry macaroni
	1 1/2 cups chunky salsa
	1 cup mayonnaise
	1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
	1 teaspoon garlic powder
	1 teaspoon salt
	ground black pepper to taste
	1 can sliced black olives , drained ( optional )