5 from 18 votes
Mexican Macaroni Ham Salad
Mexican Macaroni Ham Salad brings together tender cooked macaroni, chopped ham, mixed vegetables, and optional jalapenos tossed in a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise and sour cream. The salad offers a cool and savory blend with a creamy texture, accented by mild spice if jalapenos are included. It suits as a refreshing side dish or light lunch and benefits from resting to allow flavors to meld.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
600 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
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!
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 600
% 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.