Mexican Macaroni Salad (Vegan!)

Name: Mexican Macaroni Salad (Vegan!)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 (1-cup servings)
Ingredients: 8 oz. elbow noodles*; 15 oz. can black beans; 1 cup sweet corn, cooked; 1 orange bell pepper; 2 roma tomatoes; 2-3 green onions; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro; 3/4 cup cashew mayo; 1/2 cup salsa; 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice; 2 tsp. taco seasoning

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
8 (1-cup servings)
Calories
234 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free

Mexican Macaroni Salad (Vegan!)

Clara Sanders

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A creamy macaroni salad with Mexican-style flavors! Tossed in a flavorful southwest dressing and so easy to prepare. Great for picnics, potlucks, light lunches, etc.

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Ingredients

Servings

8 oz. elbow noodles*
15 oz. can black beans
1 cup sweet corn, cooked
1 orange bell pepper
2 roma tomatoes
2-3 green onions
1/4 cup fresh cilantro

For the creamy dressing:

3/4 cup cashew mayo
1/2 cup salsa
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 tsp. taco seasoning

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package instructions, leaving al dente (slightly firm, not mushy).
Meanwhile, make dressing: Add all dressing ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine.
Prepare salad: Dice bell pepper, tomatoes, and green onion. Roughly chop cilantro. Add to large bowl with black beans (rinsed and drained) and corn.
When pasta is done cooking, drain well and add to bowl. Immediately add dressing and toss well. Serve immediately or chill for at least an hour to let flavors further blend.

Notes

*For gluten-free: Use GF pasta. Banza makes a great elbow noodle.
Yield: Recipe makes about 8-9 cups salad.
Storing: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. It keeps for about 4 days.
Recipe inspired by Ree Drummond.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 234kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Potassium 398mg (11%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 793IU (16%) Vitamin C 27mg (30%) Calcium 45mg (5%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8(1-cup servings)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 234 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	234kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	39g	13%
Protein	9g	18%
Fat	6g	9%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	2g	10%
Potassium	398mg	8%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	793IU	16%
Vitamin C	27mg	30%
Calcium	45mg	5%
Iron	2mg	11%