Mexican Pasta Salad

Name: Mexican Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Ingredients: 1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked and cooled; 2 stalks celery, finely diced; 1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, finely diced; 1/4 cup pickled carrots, finely diced; 1 lb sliced ham, diced; 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained; 1.5 cups mayonnaise; 1/2 cup Mexican crema; 1/4 cup pickled jalapeño juice; 1/2 lime, juiced; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste

A creamy and flavorful Mexican-style pasta salad, packed with diced ham, corn, celery, and a kick from pickled jalapeños. It's a perfect, easy-to-make side dish for potlucks, barbecues, or any gathering.

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Total

30 min

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$23–$38

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked and cooled
2 stalks celery, finely diced
1/2 cup pickled jalapeños, finely diced
1/4 cup pickled carrots, finely diced
1 lb sliced ham, diced
1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
1.5 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup Mexican crema
1/4 cup pickled jalapeño juice
1/2 lime, juiced
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta with the finely diced celery.
2
Finely dice the pickled jalapeños and pickled carrots, then add them to the bowl.
3
Dice the sliced ham and add it to the pasta mixture.
4
Add the drained corn to the bowl.
5
Add the mayonnaise, Mexican crema, and the juice from the pickled jalapeños.
6
Squeeze in the juice of half a lime.
7
Season generously with salt and black pepper to your taste.
8
Thoroughly mix all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated in the creamy dressing.
9
Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator before serving.