Tex-Mex Macaroni Salad
This creamy Tex-Mex Macaroni Salad is perfect to serve at your next cookout. Flavourful and easy to make, this macaroni salad can be served with a variety of dishes to complement any BBQ or potluck.
Ingredients
Dressing
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 lime, zest and juice
- 1 Tbsp garlic paste
- 1 Tbsp chili powder
- 1 Tbsp Mexican Oregano
- ½ Tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- ¼ cup salsa
Salad
- 4 cups dry macaroni (1 pound)
- 1 sweet pepper, diced (red, yellow, or orange)
- 1 jalapeno, finely diced
- 4 green onions, finely sliced
- 1½ cups fresh corn
- ½ cup black olives
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
Dressing
- In a bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients except salsa, until well blended and smooth.
- Fold in salsa.
- Cover and place in fridge.
Salad
- Cook pasta according to package directions.
- Drain well and allow to cool for 15- 20 minutes.
- Gently stir vegetables into the pasta.
- Fold in the dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.