Best Mexican Macaroni Salad Pioneer Woman Recipes

Pioneer Woman Mexican Macaroni Salad image

Provided by lesliecoy

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb elbow macaroni, Cooked To Package Instructions, Drained, And Rinsed With Cold Water
2 ears fresh corn, Husks And Silks Removed
1/2 cup black olives, Chopped
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed (or Kidney Beans )
6 roma tomatoes, Chopped (or 2 Large Tomatoes)
3 whole green onions, Sliced Thin
1/2 red onion, Finely Diced
chopped cilantro (optional)
1 cup salsa (spicy Is Best!)
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, Minced and Pressed
1/2 teaspoon cumin
salt and pepper, to taste
2 limes, Juiced (optional)

Steps:

Grill the corn on a grill pan, or just place it in a hot skillet to brown some of the kernels. Remove from pan, allow to cool slightly, then use a sharp knife to cut the kernels off the cob.
Combine all the dressing ingredients in a bowl and stir until combined.
Place the macaroni, corn, beans, olives, tomatoes, green onions, red onion, and cilantro (if using) in a large bowl.
Pour 3/4 of the dressing over the top and gently toss until all the ingredients are coated. Add the final 1/4 of the dressing if you think it needs it.
Cover and allow salad to chill for 2 hours. Garnish with cilantro, lime wedge, and any other extra ingredients you have.

MEXICAN MACARONI SALAD {pioneer woman} Recipe - (3.2/5) image

Provided by grinder

Number Of Ingredients 15

Salad:
1 lb. elbow macaroni
Oil, for oiling grill
2 ears corn
1 can black beans, drained, rinsed
1/2 cup finely chopped black olives
6 Roma tomatoes, chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
Dressing:
1 cup jarred salsa
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Salt and fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

FOR THE SALAD: Cook macaroni according to the package directions. Drain and set aside to cool. Heat an indoor grill and brush with oil. Cook ears of corn, turning, until browned and cooked through. Cut kernels off the cobs. Put corn in a big bowl with black beans, olives, tomatoes, green onions and red onions and toss to combine. FOR THE DRESSING: Whisk together salsa, sour cream, mayonnaise, cumin and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over salad ingredients and fold together until everything is coated. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve chilled.