One - Two - Three - Mexican Macaroni Salad
Description
This one-two-three Mexican-inspired macaroni salad recipe uses salsa, bell pepper, black olives, macaroni, and mayonnaise. It can be mild or zesty.
Ingredients
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1 (16 ounce) package dry macaroni
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1 1/2 cups chunky salsa
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1 cup mayonnaise
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1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
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1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Rinse under cold running water; drain.
2
Combine salsa, mayonnaise, olives, bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Stir in pasta until thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate before serving, at least 1 hour.