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Mexican Macaroni Salad

A creamy, zesty pasta salad packed with beans, corn, and fresh vegetables for a bold Mexican-inspired twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 2 cups elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup black beans drained
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 0.5 cup red onion chopped
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowls
  • Colander
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Cook macaroni and cool.
  2. Combine pasta with beans, corn, and vegetables.
  3. Mix dressing ingredients.
  4. Toss everything together.
  5. Chill before serving.

Notes

Best chilled; adjust spice level to taste.