Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Mexican Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Uncooked Rotini Pasta; 2 Tablespoons Grated Lime Peel; 4 Tablespoons Lime Juice; 1 cup Ranch Dressing; 1 package (1 1/4 Oz. Packet) Taco Seasoning Mix; 1 whole Large Avocado, Chopped; 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 1 can (3.8 Oz. Size) Sliced Olives; 1 can (12 Oz. Size) Red Kidney Beans, Drained; 3 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro; 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, Chopped; 1 can (4 1/2 Oz. Size) Green Chiles, Chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound Uncooked Rotini Pasta
2 Tablespoons Grated Lime Peel
4 Tablespoons Lime Juice
1 cup Ranch Dressing
1 package (1 1/4 Oz. Packet) Taco Seasoning Mix
1 whole Large Avocado, Chopped
1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1 can (3.8 Oz. Size) Sliced Olives
1 can (12 Oz. Size) Red Kidney Beans, Drained
3 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro
2 cups Cherry Tomatoes, Chopped
1 can (4 1/2 Oz. Size) Green Chiles, Chopped

1
Cook the pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water, drain.
2
Grate limes and place the peel in a bowl. Squeeze the juice from the limes and add to the bowl with the ranch dressing, taco seasoning, and chopped avocado. Stir.
3
In a large bowl, toss the pasta with the remaining ingredients: cheese, olives, beans, cilantro, tomatoes, and chiles. Right before serving, pour the dressing on top and mix well.
4
Note: Dressing on pasta usually gets absorbed in a few hours and loses a lot of flavor. As mentioned above, I recommend holding off on the dressing until you are ready to serve it, within an hour or sooner.

692

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Uncooked Rotini Pasta, 2 Tablespoons Grated Lime Peel, 4 Tablespoons Lime Juice, 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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