Tex-Mex Macaroni and Black Bean Salad

Name: Tex-Mex Macaroni and Black Bean Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 33 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Tex-Mex,American
Ingredients: Kosher salt, as needed; 1 1/2 cups uncooked macaroni; 1 1/2 cups seeded and diced plum tomatoes; 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/2 cup diced red onion; 1/2 cup diced peeled cucumber; 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 cup corn kernels; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

A flavorful macaroni salad combines pasta with tomatoes, peppers, black beans, corn, and cilantro, all coated in a creamy Tex-Mex dressing.

⭐ 4.5 (38 reviews) Prep: 25 minCook: 8 minTotal: 33 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish Lunch Dinner Salad

Cuisine Tags:

Tex-Mex American

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Instructions

Start boiling salted water for macaroni.
Cook macaroni per package directions, then drain and rinse with cold water.
In a large bowl, combine the cooled macaroni with tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cucumber, beans, corn, cilantro, and garlic.
Separately, stir together all dressing ingredients in a bowl.
Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture and stir to blend thoroughly.
Chill and serve.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 269 kcal

Carbohydrate: 28 g

Cholesterol: 6 mg

Fiber: 7 g

Protein: 8 g

Saturated Fat: 2 g

Sodium: 1187 mg

Sugar: 3 g

Fat: 15 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g