Mexican Macaroni Ham Salad
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Mexican Macaroni Ham Salad
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Packed with ham and veggies, this Mexican Macaroni Ham Salad is perfect for picnics, get-togethers and summer dinners. Candied jalapenos add just the right amount of heat to the creamy dressing.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups small macaroni noodles 8 oz dried
- ¼ c + 1 Tablespoons cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup + 1 Tablespoon cup Mexican sour cream or sub with crème fraiche
- large pinch of salt
- large pinch ground black pepper
- 6 oz sliced ham or more if desired*
- 15 oz mixed vegetable mix drained**
- Optional: pickled jalapeños drained and roughly chopped (according to spiciness level)
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Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool to room temperature, alternatively you can rinse under cool water and drain thoroughly.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayo, sour cream, salt and pepper, until well combined. Then mix in the cooked and drained pasta, stir until the sauce is coating the noodles as best as possible. Next, mix in the drained canned vegetables until well combined. Then mix in the jalapenos and then lastly mix in the ham bits and stir until all ingredients are well incorporated. Taste and if needed adjust the salt and or pepper.
- This pasta salad can be served right away or store in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving. It makes a great lunch or an excellent side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
600kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
50g
(77%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
22g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
681mg
(28%)
Potassium
321mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
3928IU
(79%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
75mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 600 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 600kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 50g | 77% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22g | 129% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 681mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3928IU | 79% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 75mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
18 reviews
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