The Classic Mexican Cold Salad, Ensalada de Coditos #shorts #recipe

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein.

elbow macaroni

🥗Healthier: whole wheat elbow macaroni

💰Cheaper: shell pasta

Whole wheat is more nutritious, while shell pasta can be more affordable.

Fill a pot halfway with water and add a good amount of salt, half an onion, and 2 bay leaves.

Allow the water to come to a boil.

Once boiling, add 7 oz of elbow macaroni and cook until al dente according to package instructions, stirring to prevent sticking.

Drain the macaroni and remove the onion and bay leaves.

Allow the macaroni to cool down.

Transfer the cooled macaroni to a bowl.

Add 14 oz of ham, 14 oz of sweet corn, 1 small red bell pepper, 4 green onions, pickle jalapeños, and 2 tbsps of pickle jalapeño juice to the bowl.

Add 1 tsp of mustard, 1/4 cup of sour cream, 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1/2 tsp of garlic salt, black pepper, and salt to taste.

Mix all the ingredients together and taste for salt, adjusting if necessary.

Place the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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