Mexican Macaroni Salad

Name: Mexican Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon juice from pickled jalapeno slices; 3/4 teaspoon ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 cups cubed fully cooked ham; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) mixed vegetables, drained; 1/3 cup pickled jalapeno slices, chopped

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This Mexican macaroni salad is irresistible!

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon juice from pickled jalapeno slices
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) mixed vegetables, drained
1/3 cup pickled jalapeno slices, chopped

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse with cold water. Cool completely.
For dressing, in a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, jalapeno juice, mustard, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, combine ham, mixed vegetables, jalapenos and macaroni. Add dressing; gently toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving, at least 2 hours. Garnish with additional pickled jalapeno slices, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 253 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 765mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.

Enjoy this easy twist on macaroni salad for a lunchtime change of pace. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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