Southwestern Macaroni Salad Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, corn, green pepper, red onion and olives., In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lime juice, oil, vinegar and seasonings; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients until blended. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water., In a large bowl, mix pasta, corn, beans, tomatoes, olives, peppers, onion and 1/4 cup cilantro. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, top with avocado and the remaining cilantro.

SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a large bowl combine oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt and garlic. Stir in pasta and set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with tomatoes and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

SOUTHWEST MACARONI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions on the package. Rinse with cold water to cool and drain .
• In a small bowl whisk together the ranch salad dressing mix, buttermilk, fat-free milk, light mayo and light sour cream. Stir in lime juice, lime peel and taco seasoning mix.
• In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with tomatoes, beans, cheese, green onions and green chilies. Pour dressing mixture over the salad and toss gently to mix.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Place cooked pasta in a large bowl, add peppers, onions, tomatillo, corn and lima beans. Place vinegar and chipotle peppers in a blender and blend until smooth. Slowly add olive oil until emulsified and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss the salad with the dressing and add cilantro.

SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Make the pasta according to directions on the back of the box or bag.
• Drain and rinse under cold water until the pasta is cold itself.
• In a large pasta bowl, combined all the ingredients except the pasta and toss until mixed.
• Add the pasta and toss until mixed.
• Cover and refrigerant over night or at least 6 hours before serving.
• (Chef's Note: Feel free to add or take away the amount of spices, vegetables, or cheese in this dish to suit your own taste; that's what pasta salad is all about!) ENJOY.