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Mexican Macaroni Salad

A zesty and flavorful twist on classic macaroni salad, featuring Mexican-inspired ingredients like jalapeños, corn, and Munster cheese. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a quick and easy lunch!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Salad
  • 3 cups elbow macaroni cooked
  • 2 cups diced deli chicken
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 large shredded carrot
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup diced Munster cheese
  • 15 oz drained corn
  • 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños
Dressing
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp pickled jalapeño juice
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Method
 

  1. Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, jalapeño juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Add cooked macaroni and stir until coated.
  3. Fold in chicken, celery, carrot, cheese, onion, corn, and jalapeños.
  4. Chill for at least an hour or serve immediately.

Notes

Add a dash of hot sauce for extra heat!