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One - Two - Three - Mexican Macaroni Salad
SUBMITTED BY:
JOSLYN H.
PHOTO BY:
MARIO1
"Ole! Make it mild or make it zesty, you can have it your way. Always a hit and easy as can be."
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PREP TIME
10 Min
COOK TIME
10 Min
READY IN
1 Hr 20 Min
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1 (16 ounce) package dry macaroni
1 1/2 cups chunky salsa
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained (optional)
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DIRECTIONS
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; rinse under cold running water, and drain.
In a large bowl, combine the salsa, mayonnaise, green pepper, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and olives; mix well. Pour pasta into mixture, and stir to coat thoroughly. Cover, and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.
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Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2006 by
chellebelle
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chellebelle
Apr. 15, 2006
This salad needs to chill for at least a few hours before serving. It isn't very good otherwise. The dressing is a very odd shade of pink and I was nervous to even taste it. I didn't like it when it was first done, but after an hour it was tasty. I think a whole teaspoon of garlic powder (the brand I have anyway) would be WAY too much. I used about 1/4 teaspoon. I added a can of kidney beans and I think they balance out the salad visually, texture and flavorwise.
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This salad needs to chill for at least a few hours before serving. It isn't very good...
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Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2004 by
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STARSING
Feb. 19, 2004
I was worried about this one before I tried it -- it seemed pretty odd. I followed exact recipe directions, including the black olives, which really added a lot to the flavour, and hot salsa (Herr's brand). If I had to do it again, I would do it with medium salsa, since it was a bit hot for me. I tested it out on college-age friends and they seemed to really like it. The recipe is not as creamy as I am accustomed to in a pasta salad, but one could always add more mayonaise if that is desired. I think choosing a good brand of salsa is key to this recipe -- many of the salsas on the shelf looked machine-made. This came out as mostly pasta with a little bit of the veggies here and there -- those who prefer a more varied mix may want to add red and yellow pepper and perhaps even some cucumber. Good constitution though, nice proportions, and has a very 'surprising' effect on those who eat it. Nobody expects a pasta salad with zip!
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Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2007 by golfer
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golfer
Feb. 19, 2007
I made this for a party of about 40 people. I doubled the recipe and added a few extras, i.e. the black beans, corn, chopped celery, etc. This was way more than enough for our group. I don't think I'll double it the next time, but a least I had some great leftovers to take home and enjoy.
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I made this for a party of about 40 people. I doubled the recipe and added a few extras, i.e....
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Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2007 by lperejma
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lperejma
Mar. 9, 2007
It was wonderful! I added a can of red kidney beans and some frozen corn and used Old El Paso medium salsa.
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It was wonderful! I added a can of red kidney beans and some frozen corn and used Old El Paso...
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Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2005 by AMBENDALOSA
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AMBENDALOSA
Aug. 12, 2005
This had to be one of the easiest salads I ever made. And it tasted good too. I used medium shells instead of macaroni because I had it in my closet. Also, used Fat Free Mayo (and I always like to cut the calories). But I like a lot of flavor, so I also added about a half cup of chopped onion and a half cup of frozen corn. Also, put in about a Tbsp of chili powder for more Mexican flavor. Then right before serving, I sprinkled chopped cilantro on top. Yummy!! I will definitely make this again. And maybe use black beans as someone else suggested.
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This had to be one of the easiest salads I ever made. And it tasted good too. I used medium...
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Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2007 by JOSLYN H.
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JOSLYN H.
Jun. 23, 2007
Greetings all! :-) Thank you for trying my recipe and for your reviews. I love to read how others have taken one of my recipe and added to it, to make the recipe their own. The addition of corn, black beans, green onion, etc... all great ideas. Most recipes, with the exception of baked goods, are adaptable to variation. So never be afraid to experiment, that's what makes cooking fun. And when someone says "I love this, can I have "YOUR" recipe?"... now that's a great feeling.
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Greetings all! :-) Thank you for trying my recipe and for your reviews. I love to read how...
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Reviewed on Jul. 25, 2006 by WHOPANG
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WHOPANG
Jul. 25, 2006
This was so good - I put the corn and black beans in it also - AND I put cilantro. I got lots and lots of compliments.
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This was so good - I put the corn and black beans in it also - AND I put cilantro. I got lots...
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Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2006 by chef Anel
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chef Anel
Jun. 26, 2006
Excellent macaroni salad! This is so easy and it tastes like it was sooo hard to make. I will make this over and over again. I took advise of others and added the corn and black beans which was a great balance of mexican flavors. Highly recommend this for potluck socials...it'll be a hit! The black olives are a MUST!
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Excellent macaroni salad! This is so easy and it tastes like it was sooo hard to make. I...
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Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2006 by juscookin42
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juscookin42
Jan. 31, 2006
This recipe is FABULOUS!!! An excellent idea and a wonderful and tastey dish!! I didn't use green peppers or olives, but I did add some sweet corn, black beans, a hard boiled egg, tuna, and chili powder for more of a kick. At first I was unsure because it wasn't looking too tastey but OH WOW did it taste good. THe next day when it was cold it was TO DIE FOR!!! I LOVE IT!
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This recipe is FABULOUS!!! An excellent idea and a wonderful and tastey dish!! I didn't use...
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Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2005 by
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Duckball
Nov. 22, 2005
An awesome recipe! My husband doesn't like green pepper, so I omit that. He loves olives, so I double them. This recipe is great because you can just eyeball the amounts for the dressing - you want to make it to your own taste, anyhow. I like to add a little bit of finely diced onion (or green onion, if I have some), and I only use about half the salt (because I love salt, and I'm trying to cut back on my intake). Thanks so much, Joslyn, for an excellent recipe!
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An awesome recipe! My husband doesn't like green pepper, so I omit that. He loves olives, so I...
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