Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe - Life Made Delicious

Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe


Spice and lime flavor this crowd-pleasing meatless salad.

Prep Time: 30 Mins | Total Time: 1 Hr 30 Mins | Makes: 10 cups


Mexican Macaroni Salad
 
 
 
 

Ingredients:

6 cups (1.5 L) uncooked rotini pasta (1 lb/ 500 g)
1 to 2 tbsp (15-25 mL) grated lime peel (from 2 medium limes)
3 to 4 tbsp (45-60 mL) lime juice (from 2 medium limes)
1 cup (250 mL) ranch dressing
1 pouch Old El Paso* Taco Seasoning Mix
1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and finely chopped
2 cups (500 mL) cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup (250 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped cilantro
2 medium green onions, sliced (including tops)
1 can (19 oz/ 540 mL) red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup (125 mL) pitted large ripe olives, cut in half

1 can Old El Paso* Chopped Green Chilies, drained


Method:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, grate peel from limes; place in small bowl. Squeeze juice from limes; add to peel in bowl. Stir in dressing and taco seasoning mix. Stir avocado into dressing mixture.
  • In large serving bowl, toss pasta with all remaining ingredients. Pour dressing mixture over salad; toss gently to mix. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to blend flavours.

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