Tex Mex E Z Macaroni Salad
Brighten up your table with the vibrant and flavorful Tex Mex E Z Macaroni Salad–a zesty twist on a classic side dish! Packed with hearty black beans, juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp corn, and a pop of fresh cilantro, this easy-to-make salad is a fiesta of textures and colors. The creamy dressing, made with a tangy blend of sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, chili powder, and cumin, ties everything together with a satisfying Tex-Mex kick. Perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or as a make-ahead side for busy weeknights, this quick 30-minute recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it chilled for a refreshing, cheesy delight that brings big flavor to every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz elbow macaroni
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup fresh corn or canned corn (drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 0.5 red onion, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cook the elbow macaroni according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside to fully drain.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the black beans, corn, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Mix well.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Add the cooled macaroni and shredded cheddar cheese to the mixing bowl with the vegetables.
Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and toss until everything is thoroughly coated.
Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a good mix and garnish with additional cilantro if desired.
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3561 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 157.2 g | 202% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.2 g | 241% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 2372 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 430.8 g | 157% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 50.9 g | 182% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.4 g | ||
| Protein | 117.6 g | 235% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1248 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 24.7 mg | 137% | |
| Potassium | 2709 mg | 58% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
