One - Two - Three - Mexican Macaroni Salad

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You can make this Mexican-inspired macaroni salad mild or zesty. You can have it your way! Always a hit and easy as can be.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried macaroni

  • 1 ½ cups chunky salsa

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained (Optional)

  • ½ cup finely chopped green bell pepper

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Rinse under cold running water; drain.

  2. Combine salsa, mayonnaise, olives, bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Stir in pasta until thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

368 Calories
20g Fat
39g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 368
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g 26%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 741mg 32%
Total Carbohydrate 39g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 186mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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