Mexican macaroni salad is made with elbow macaroni, diced ham, chopped vegetables and just a few other simple ingredients tossed together in flavorful, creamy dressing.

Mexican Macaroni Salad

From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito

This Mexican macaroni salad is absolutely delicious and the perfect side dish to bring to your next BBQ or summer party.

The colors and flavors of this pasta salad are so vibrant and all go together so nicely.

My family and friends just love a good pasta salad. I usually make my Traditional Macaroni Salad or Hawaiian Macaroni salad for summer parties and they’re always a big hit.

Once the weather starts to warm up here in Jersey, I start looking for new and exciting recipes and came across this one.

What an absolute score! This was the perfect recipe to add to my summer salad collection.

This would be perfect for any cookout, potluck or warm weather party coming up. Your guests will love it.

There’s no better side dish to a good old hot dog or hamburger than this.

It’s super versatile, too. You can add or leave out just about anything you’d like and make it your own.

This pasta salad is a must try and guaranteed to be the star of your next cookout.

I hope you give this recipe a try. I know if you do, you’ll love it just as much as my family and friends do.

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Mexican Macaroni Salad Variations

I like this macaroni salad made just the way it is, but here are some ways to change it up if you’d like to.

• Macaroni- instead of using elbow macaroni, any small shaped pasta would be ok to use.
• Corn- Grill or roast your corn for even better flavor.
• Cheese- Switch the cheese out for your favorite.
• Add Ins- Add extra jalapeños for some more heat, black beans, cilantro or whatever else you’d like.

Other Easy Summer Salads

If you like super easy to make summer salads like this one, here are some others that I know you’ll love, too.

• Italian Combo Pasta Salad
• Frito Corn Salad
• Classic Broccoli Salad
• Mom’s Famous Tortellini Salad

Mexican Macaroni Salad Ingredients

• Elbow Macaroni, boiled in salted water
• Diced Ham
• Chopped Celery
• Shredded Carrot
• Cubed Muenster Cheese
• Diced Red Onion
• Canned Corn (drained)
• Sour Cream
• Mayonnaise
• Diced Pickled Jalapeños (plus some juice from the jar)
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

First, in a large bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, juice from the pickled Jalapeños, salt and pepper.

Now, add the cooked elbow macaroni and stir the dressing into the macaroni until it’s evenly coated.

Next, add the diced ham, celery, shredded carrot, cubed Munster cheese, diced red onion, jalapeños and corn.

Then, gently toss everything together until it’s evenly combined and coated in the dressing.

Now, either serve immediately or place it into the fridge to let the flavors combine.

Finally, serve and enjoy!