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Mexican Inspired No-Mayo Macaroni and Cheese Salad Recipe

Mexican Inspired No-Mayo Macaroni and Cheese Salad Recipe

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Mexican Inspired No-Mayo Macaroni and Cheese Salad

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Ingredients:

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12 oz elbow macaroni
2 medium green peppers, fine chopped
2 medium red peppers, fine chopped
1 medium onion, fine chopped
1 cup scallion, chopped (1 cup after chopping)
5 -6 oz sharp cheddar cheese (more or less to taste)
1/2-2/3 cup salsa ( not chunky
6 -8 tbsp sour cream , depending on how creamy you like the salad (i have used low fat, but don'tsp use no fat)
4 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 limes , zested
2/3 cup fresh cilantro, fine chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
salt
pepper

Directions:

Dressing - In a small bowl, add the salsa, sour cream, lime juice and zest, cilantro, cumin, pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate. NOTE: I start out with 1/2 cup salsa, and 6 tablespoons of sour cream. You can always add more once you dress the salad.
Pasta - Simply cook in good salted water according to package directions.
Vegetables - In a large bowl, add the chopped green and red pepper, onion and scallions.
Toss - Once the past is done, drain and this is one time where I actually rinse my pasta under cold water. Drain well. Add to the bowl with the vegetables and add the dressing and the cheese. Toss well. You can add a bit more sour cream and salsa if necessary. Taste for seasoning and add any more salt and pepper if needed. And remember - this is not a creamy mayo type of salad. This is a healthier light version so there is not as much dressing.
Serve - ENJOY!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	497.42 Kcal (2083 kJ)
Calories from fat	91.12 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.12g	16%
Cholesterol	27.23mg	9%
Sodium	417.96mg	17%
Potassium	766.37mg	16%
Total Carbs	85.27g	28%
Sugars	10.27g	41%
Dietary Fiber	8.2g	33%
Protein	19.93g	40%
Vitamin C	146.5mg	244%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	3.9mg	22%
Calcium	250.2mg	25%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	122.12 Kcal (511 kJ)
Calories from fat	22.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.49g	16%
Cholesterol	6.69mg	9%
Sodium	102.61mg	17%
Potassium	188.15mg	16%
Total Carbs	20.93g	28%
Sugars	2.52g	41%
Dietary Fiber	2.01g	33%
Protein	4.89g	40%
Vitamin C	36mg	244%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	13%
Iron	1mg	22%
Calcium	61.4mg	25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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