Mexican Macaroni Salad

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Weight Watchers Mexican Macaroni Salad is a yummy and wholesome recipe. It blends the traditional comfort food of macaroni salad with the spices. Those hunting for a tasty and nourishing supper that goes within their Weight Watchers diet will love this recipe. This salad is going to be a family favorite because of its colorful colors and strong flavors. It is made with Greek yogurt, sour cream, light mayonnaise, and elbow macaroni. This Weight Watchers Mexican Macaroni Salad is ideal for a quick and simple lunch or dinner. You can customize the salad with different ingredients such as cooked chicken, vibrant veggies, or seasonings. Let’s prepare the salad with the guidelines (listed below).

STATS

  • Course: Side dish
  • Cuisine: American, Mexican
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Total Time: Twenty-four minutes
  • Preparation Time: Fifteen minutes
  • Cook Time: Nine minutes
  • Method: stovetop

EQUIPMENT

  • Nonstick pot
  • Fine stainless strainer
  • Cooking brush
  • BBQ grill
  • One large bowl
  • A dish
  • One spoon
  • Serving cups

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE SALAD

  • Small shell or elbow macaroni 1 pound
  • Vegetable oil
  • Corn 2
  • Drained black bean can one
  • Sliced black olives half a cup
  • Chopped Roma tomatoes 6
  • Thinly sliced green onions 3
  • Half a sliced red onion

FOR THE DRESSING

  • Freshly chopped black pepper, to taste
  • One cup of jarred salsa
  • Light sour cream 1 cup
  • Low-fat mayonnaise one-fourth cup
  • Cumin half a tsp
  • Salt, to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR THE SALAD

  1. Shift the uncooked macaroni to a pot.
  2. Next, add water to the pot until the macaroni is submerged.
  3. Then, simmer the macaroni at a moderate burner flame.
  4. After cooking, transfer the cooked macaroni to a strainer to extract its water.
  5. Set aside the strainer for several minutes.
  6. At the same, brush the BBQ grill with cooking oil to mist.
  7. Next, shift the corn kernels to the grill.
  8. Simmer the corn until brown or cooked well.
  9. After grilling, remove the cooked corn from its stalks.
  10. Next, add red onions, tomatoes, black olives, green onions, and black beans to a large bowl.
  11. Mix all items with a spoon. Put aside the bowl.

FOR THE DRESSING

  1. Add black pepper, salsa, mayonnaise, cumin, sour cream, and salt to a different dish.
  2. Stir all items with a spoon.

ASSEMBLING

  1. Shift the black beans and remaining chopped vegetables to the sour cream mixture.
  2. Combine all salad items with the mayonnaise mixture.
  3. After combining, check the salad taste and pour additional items (if required).
  4. The tasty Weight Watchers Mexican Macaroni Salad is ready.
  5. Pour the salad into small pretty serving cups.
  6. Decorate the salad with crushed and colorful parsley and enjoy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

  • Serve the delicious salad with chipotle lime-grilled chicken.
  • Enjoy it with black bean and corn tacos.
  • Pair this salad with Mexican chicken soup.
  • Beef fajita wrap, slow-cooker pork carnitas, or stuffed bell peppers also work with this dish.

TIPS

  • Opt for good-quality pasta to prepare this salad.
  • Utilize light mayonnaise and fat-free Greek yogurt.
  • Add premium-quality and colorful vegetables such as onions, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, or other veggies.
  • Place the salad bowl in the fridge before distributing.
  • Choose fresh items to create a refreshing and hearty salad.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Fridge:

  • Store the leftover macaroni salad in an airtight bowl and refrigerate it for three to five days.

Freezer:

  • It is not advised to freeze macaroni salad because the sour cream, vegetables, and mayonnaise will change the salad’s taste.

FAQs

Can I utilize frozen corn?

  • Yes, frozen corn can be used. Simply defrost it before incorporating it into the salad.

Does this salad recipe work with different kinds of pasta?

  • Yes, you can use various pasta varieties such as rotini, whole-grain pasta, shell, and elbow. In general, people prefer whole-grain pasta because it has more fiber, which can aid in feeling full.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING

Per Serving Size 3/4 cup to 1/2 cup
Total servings 12 cups
Total Calories 268 kcal
Carbohydrates 48 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Protein 10.3 g
Total Fat 5.3 g

Each serving of this macaroni salad has seven (7) Weight Watchers points.