Southwestern Macaroni Salad

Servings: 8 Total Time: 30 mins Difficulty: Intermediate
Creamy Southwestern Macaroni Salad combines tender pasta, sweet corn, crisp bell peppers, and juicy tomatoes with a smoky chipotle-lime dressing for a flavorful twist on the classic. 
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Southwestern Macaroni Salad

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 10 mins Total Time 30 mins
Servings: 8
Best Season: Summer, Spring

Description

This Southwestern Macaroni Salad brings a little extra personality to a familiar picnic favorite. Macaroni is tossed with sweet corn, colorful red and green bell peppers, and fresh Roma tomatoes, creating a satisfying combination of tender pasta and crisp vegetables in every bite. 

The creamy dressing gets its Southwestern flair from fire-roasted chipotle salsa, fresh lime juice, and chili powder, adding smoky flavor and a subtle kick of heat. Chill it for an hour or two to let everything mingle, then serve it at cookouts, potlucks, picnics, or alongside your favorite summertime dishes.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. When the pasta is done, strain it and add it to a large bowl along with the corn, bell pepper, and tomato.

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, add the vegan mayo, chipotle salsa, lime juice, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, and pepper, and whisk to combine. 

  1. Pour the dressing over the noodle mixture and stir until evenly combined. Chill before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Serving Size 2 cups (approximately)


Amount Per Serving
Calories 426kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.9g26%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Sodium 605mg26%
Potassium 520mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 59.1g20%
Dietary Fiber 5g20%
Sugars 9.6g
Protein 10.3g21%

Vitamin A 70 mcg
Vitamin C 55 mg
Calcium 40 mg
Iron 3 mg
Vitamin E 2.5 mg
Vitamin K 25 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Folate 150 mcg
Magnesium 55 mg
Zinc 1.5 mg
Selenium 25 mcg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: Southwestern Macaroni Salad, Southwest Macaroni Salad, Vegan Macaroni Salad, Southwestern Pasta Salad
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