Salsa Macaroni Salad Recipe

Name: Salsa Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package corkscrew macaroni, cooked; 6 medium tomatoes, diced; 2 medium onions, diced; 2 (4 ounce) cans green chili peppers, diced (or use jalapeno peppers if like it spicy); 1 (6 ounce) can pitted ripe olives, sliced; ½ cup corn oil (or use olive oil); ¼ cup lemon juice; ⅓ cup rice vinegar; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 tablespoons Knorr chicken bouillon, granulated; 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup monterey jack cheese, shredded; 5 fresh cilantro stems (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 (16 ounce) package corkscrew macaroni, cooked
6 medium tomatoes, diced
2 medium onions, diced
2 (4 ounce) cans green chili peppers, diced (or use jalapeno peppers if like it spicy)
1 (6 ounce) can pitted ripe olives, sliced
½ cup corn oil (or use olive oil)
¼ cup lemon juice
⅓ cup rice vinegar
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 tablespoons Knorr chicken bouillon, granulated
1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
5 fresh cilantro stems (to garnish)

1
Cook pasta according to package directions.
2
In large bowl combine pasta with tomatoes, onions, peppers and olives, undrained.
3
For dressing use screw top jar.
4
Combine oil, lemon, vinegar, cilantro, chili powder, bouillon granules, garlic salt and pepper.
5
Cover, shake to mix.
6
Pour over pasta mixture.
7
Toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
8
Sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese if like, and top with cilantro sprigs.
9
Refrigerate until serving time.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16 ounce) package corkscrew macaroni, cooked, 6 medium tomatoes, diced, 2 medium onions, diced, 2 (4 ounce) cans green chili peppers, diced (or use jalapeno peppers if like it spicy), and more.

Yes, Salsa 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Salsa Macaroni Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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