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Mexican Macaroni Salad

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Difficulty: Beginner
Description

This delicious macaroni salad is loaded with lots of wonderful flavors that go together so perfectly. It's hearty enough to eat on its own, or makes a great side dish for a potluck or backyard bbq.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb. elbow macaroni
  • 1 lb. cooked ham (cut into small cubes)
  • 1 cup whole kernel corn (drained)
  • 1/2 large carrot (shredded)
  • 1/2 cup red onion (chopped)
  • 1 7 oz. can pickled jalapeños ((amounts to your liking, plus reserve pickling juice))
  • 6 - 8 oz. cheddar cheese (cut into small cubes)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 2 tsp. yellow mustard
  • 2 Tbsp. pickling juice from can of pickled jalapeños
  • salt & pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
Instructions
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    To make this Mexican Macaroni Salad

    Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain water and let cool.

    Meantime, in small bowl mix together mayonnaise, Mexican crema or sour cream, yellow mustart, pickle juice, salt & pepper, onion powder and garlic powder. Whisk until smooth and set aside.

    Once pasta is cooled, place in large bowl, and to it add the cubed ham, the corn, the shredded carrots, the chopped onion, the cubed cheese, and the chopped jalapeños. Drizzle sauce on top and mix to fully combine. Serve and enjoy or refrigerate until ready to eat.

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Read it online: https://marcyinspired.com/recipe/mexican-macaroni-salad/