Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Mexican Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups rotini pasta, uncooked (1 pound); 1 -2 tablespoon lime zest, grated (from 2 medium limes); 3 -4 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 medium limes); 1 cup ranch dressing; 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix; 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped; 1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half; 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped; 2 medium green onions, sliced (including tops); 1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (6 ounce) can pitted ripe olives, drained and cut in half; 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies, drained and chopped

Servings: persons

6 cups rotini pasta, uncooked (1 pound)
1 -2 tablespoon lime zest, grated (from 2 medium limes)
3 -4 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 medium limes)
1 cup ranch dressing
1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 medium green onions, sliced (including tops)
1 (19 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (6 ounce) can pitted ripe olives, drained and cut in half
1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies, drained and chopped

1
cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
2
Meanwhile, grate peel from limes; place in a small bowl. Squeeze juice from limes; add to peel in bowl.
3
Stir in dressing and taco seasoning mix.
4
Stir in avocado into dressing mixture.
5
In a large serving bowl, toss pasta with all remaining ingredients.
6
Pour dressing mixture over salad; toss gently to mix.
7
Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving to blend flavors.

1533

kcal

Calories

Fat

288

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups rotini pasta, uncooked (1 pound), 1 -2 tablespoon lime zest, grated (from 2 medium limes), 3 -4 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from 2 medium limes), 1 cup ranch dressing, and more.

Yes, Mexican Macaroni Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Mexican Macaroni Salad

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