Tex-Mex E Z Macaroni Salad Recipe

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20 mins (prep 20)

13 ingredients

10-12 servings

This is from a June issue of Woman's World Magazine, originally called "Secret-Ingredient Macaroni Salad." It takes classic creamy macaroni salad and really kicks up the flavor by adding fresh lime and chili powder, so this is ready to serve as soon as you make it.

Categories: salad , pasta,-rice-and-grains , <-30-mins , easy , quick , to-go... , pasta , potluck , elbow-macaroni , time-to-make , picnic ,

16 ounces spiral macaroni, cooked al dente and drained
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 teaspoons lime zest
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (i use one grated clove of fresh garlic)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or kick it up to 1/2 tsp, according to your own heat index!)
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved (or leave whole if they're small)
3 scallions, sliced (about 2/3 cup)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Serving Size (108.61 g)

Servings 10

Amount per Serving

Calories 340.87 Calories from Fat 172.71

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.19g 295.29%

Saturated Fat 2.69g 134.62%

Trans Fat 0.0g %

Cholesterol 0.0mg 0.0%

Sodium 186.05mg 77.52%

Total Carbohydrate 36.18g 120.58%

Dietary Fiber 1.93 g 77.02%

Sugars 2.79 g %

Protein 6.4g 127.92%

Vitamin A 291.35IU% Vitamin C 9.35mg%

Calcium 16.89mg% Iron 1.77mg%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your diet value must be higher or lower depending upon your calorie needs:

Calories 2,000 2,500

Total Fat Less Than 65g 80g

Sat Fat Less Than 20g 25g

Cholesterol Less Than 300mg 300mg

Sodium Less Than 2,400mg 2,400mg

Total Carb 300g 375g

Dietary Fiber 25g 30g

Potassium 3,500 mg

Protein 50 g

Calories Per Gram

Fat 9•Carbohydrate 4•Protein 4

*Nutrition information was calculated excluding the following ingredients:
lime zest, fresh cilantro