This Chipotle Macaroni Salad comes together in 15 minutes. It's the perfect dish for summer entertaining!
Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time15 mins
2 cups dry macaroni
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
2/3 cup full fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 chipotle peppers in adobo, diced
2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
salt and pepper to taste
1Cook macaroni to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
2In a large bowl combine the macaroni with the peppers and onion.
3In a medium bowl combine the mayonnaise, cheese, chipotle peppers, cilantro and lime juice.
4Mix the mayo mixture into the macaroni until well combined.
5Serve immediately. Top with chopped cilantro. Tastes great at room temperature or cold.
6You can make this the day before you want to serve it. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
CategoryChipotle, Courses, Diets, Main Ingredients, Pasta, Peppers, Side Dishes, VegetarianCuisineAmerican, MexicanCooking MethodBoilingTags#meatlessmonday, #chipotleinadobo, #entertaining, #july4th, #laborday, #macaronisalad, #memorialday, #mexican, #party, #pasta, #picnic, #potluck, #summer
Ingredients
2 cups dry macaroni
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup red onion, diced
2/3 cup full fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 chipotle peppers in adobo, diced
2 tsp chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1Cook macaroni to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking.
2In a large bowl combine the macaroni with the peppers and onion.
3In a medium bowl combine the mayonnaise, cheese, chipotle peppers, cilantro and lime juice.
4Mix the mayo mixture into the macaroni until well combined.
5Serve immediately. Top with chopped cilantro. Tastes great at room temperature or cold.
6You can make this the day before you want to serve it. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Recipe: Chipotle Macaroni Salad
~ Marla Meridith
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