Mexican Macaroni Ham Salad
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5
Mexican Macaroni Ham Salad
Description
This salad uses cooked small macaroni noodles coated in a smooth mix of mayonnaise and sour cream, providing a creamy base. Salt, pepper, and optional chopped pickled jalapenos add seasoning and gentle heat. Added drained mixed vegetables provide color, texture, and subtle sweetness, while diced ham delivers protein and savory flavor.
The salad is best served after chilling at least 30 minutes for flavor melding and a refreshing cold temperature. The texture consists of tender pasta and chunky vegetables with a creamy coating. The jalapenos can be omitted or adjusted to taste, offering flexibility in spiciness.
It works well as a light lunch, picnic side, or part of a buffet. The recipe is straightforward, with no cooking required beyond pasta preparation.
Ingredients
- 2 cups macaroni noodle 8 oz dried, small
- ¼ c + 1 Tablespoons cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup + 1 Tablespoon cup sour cream Mexican or sub with crème fraiche
- large salt pinch
- large pinch black pepper ground
- 6 oz ham or more if desired, sliced
- 15 oz mixed vegetable drained, mix
- pickled jalapeno drained and roughly chopped (according to spiciness level, optional
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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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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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