Mexican Macaroni Salad
This Mexican Macaroni Salad is the perfect side for potlucks, any summer gatherings, and also makes the perfect quick meal. It comes together so quickly with the perfect amount of ham, mayonnaise, and mixed veggies.
Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow pasta
- 8 oz mixed vegetables (frozen)
- 4 slices deli ham * (chopped)
- 2-3 stalks celery (diced) (optional)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper (plus more for topping )
- 1-2 tablespoon salsa macha "chili oil" * (optional but highly recommend)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to packaging instructions.
- In a small pot bring to a boil 2 cups of water and add frozen vegetables and cook for 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl add cooked drained pasta, mixed veggies, celery, mayonnaise and combine
- Add garlic salt and freshly ground pepper and give it a stir. Serve immediately warm or chill for at least 1 hour and serve cold. Add more freshly ground pepper on top
- Serve with a side of salsa matcha "chili oil" and enjoy
Notes
If using *salsa macha "chili oil" you can add 1-2 tablespoons to the mixing bowl and combine or you can serve on the side.
Ham - you can use ham steak instead of deli ham. Cut abouo ½ cup into small cubes,
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