Ensalada De Coditos (Mexican Macaroni Salad)

Name: Ensalada De Coditos (Mexican Macaroni Salad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 5 oz elbow pasta (coditos); ⅓ cup carrots; ⅓ cup corn kernels; ⅓ cup fresh celery; ⅓ cup roasted red bell pepper; 1 pickled jalapeno; 2 Tbsp of pickled jalapeño vinegar; 3 Tbsp plant-based sour cream (or Mexican crema); 3 Tbsp plant-based or regular mayonnaise; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp fresh black pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
156 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
Mexican

Ensalada De Coditos (Mexican Macaroni Salad)

Delilah Cunningham

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This Ensalada De Coditos is undoubtedly a classic Mexican recipe. Elbow pasta is tossed with creamy textures and dotted with crisp celery, carrots, corn kernels and flavorful peppers.

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Ingredients

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5 oz elbow pasta (coditos)
⅓ cup carrots diced in small cubes
⅓ cup corn kernels cooked
⅓ cup fresh celery diced in small cubes
⅓ cup roasted red bell pepper diced in small cubes
1 pickled jalapeno diced in small cubes
2 Tbsp of pickled jalapeño vinegar
3 Tbsp plant-based sour cream (or Mexican crema)
3 Tbsp plant-based or regular mayonnaise
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp fresh black pepper

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Instructions

Cook macaroni in salted water according to directions on package (I added about 1/2 tbsp salt to the water).
Drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool. Let drain very well.
In a medium mixing bowl stir together the rest of the ingredients and combine well.
Add the drained elbow pasta and fold in gently to mix with the vegetable mixture.
Taste for salt & pepper and add more according to taste.

Notes

If you want an even richer, creamier dressing you can add more mayonnaise and crema until you reach the desired consistency. Do note that this will affect the calorie content.
Macaroni salad will stay good refrigerated for 3 to 5 days. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, or store in an airtight container to maximize freshness.

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Serving 1.5cups Calories 156kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 399mg (17%) Potassium 149mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%)