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Mexican macaroni salad (ensalada de coditos)

Brenda Cisneros
Mexican macaroni salad is a simple but delicious recipe.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 People
Calories 249 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small Elbow pasta package
  • 1 litre Mexican Cream
  • 1 lb Ham, diced
  • ¼ lb Shredded cheddar Cheese
  • 1 tbsp Chicken broth powder
  • 1 tbsp  Vegetable Oil
  • Water

Instructions
 

  • Add water in a pot and bring to a boil.
    Water
  • Add the elbows macaroni along with a teaspoon of oil, mix a little to help the pasta not stick.
    1 small Elbow pasta package
  • Let it cook for a few minutes, until the pasta is soft or “al dente”, that is, when you bite the pasta, the middle looks a little darker.
    1 small Elbow pasta package
  • Drain the pasta and let it cool. You can put it in the fridge a little bit to speed up this step.
    1 small Elbow pasta package
  • When the pasta is cold, add the Mexican cream, ham and yellow cheese, mix. add salt to taste and you’re done!
    1 litre Mexican Cream, 1 lb Ham, diced, 1 small Elbow pasta package
  • You can also add chopped celery or lettuce, depending on your taste.
Keyword appetizer, easy recipe, ensalada, Salad
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Nutrition Facts
Mexican macaroni salad (ensalada de coditos)
Serving Size
 
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
249
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
15
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
89
mg
30
%
Sodium
 
1784
mg
78
%
Potassium
 
24
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
3
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0
g
0
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
 
285
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
202
mg
20
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.