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Ensalada De Coditos (Mexican Macaroni Salad)

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. Cook macaroni in salted water according to directions on package (I added about 1/2 tbsp salt to the water). 
  2. Drain and rinse with cold water until completely cool. Let drain very well.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl stir together the rest of the ingredients and combine well.
  4. Add the drained elbow pasta and fold in gently to mix with the vegetable mixture.
  5. 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.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 156

% Daily Value*

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

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.