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Mexican street corn macaroni salad
This Mexican street corn macaroni salad is the summer side dish of your dreams. A guaranteed crowd favorite and easy to make!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 as a side dish
Calories: 207 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 500 g (1lb) macaroni cooked and cooled
- 4 cups frozen corn thawed
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 4 spring / green onions finely chopped
- 1 cup feta / cotija cheese crumbled
- 1-2 tbsp red chilli finely chopped
For the dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1-2 tsp honey (optional)
- 1-2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pan then add the thawed corn. Allow to char for 10 minutes, stirring regularly, until the corn is golden brown and caramelized.
- Add the charred corn to the cooked macaroni.
- Add the red onion, spring onion, feta cheese and chilli.
- To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well. Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
207kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
75mg
(3%)
Potassium
323mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
100IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
9.2mg
(10%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8as a side dish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 75mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 323mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 9.2mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.