Mexican Macaroni/Pasta Salad Recipe

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt provides a healthier option with similar texture.

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Kidney beans are nutritious and often less expensive.

Boil water and add 16 ounces of elbow macaroni.

Rinse the cooked macaroni with cold water to cool it down.

Finely chop 3 green onions and 1/2 red onion.

In a bowl, mix 1 cup of salsa, 1 cup of sour cream, 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.

Drain the macaroni and add the chopped green and red onion.

Add 15 ounces of rinsed and drained black beans, 3 chopped roma tomatoes, and 2 handfuls of drained canned corn.

Add a 3-ounce can of black olives and toss the mixture.

Add the dressing and mix well.

Add a couple handfuls of shredded cheddar cheese.

Taste and adjust salt if necessary.

Chill for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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