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Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe

Mexican Macaroni Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 cups rotini pasta, uncooked (1 lb)
1 -2 tbsp lime zest, grated (from 2 medium limes)
3 -4 tbsp fresh lime juice (from 2 medium limes)
1 cup ranch dressing
1 (1 1/4 oz) package taco seasoning mix
1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and chopped
1 pint grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
2 medium green onions, sliced ( including tops)
1 (19 oz) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 (6 oz) can pitted ripe olives, drained and cut in half
1 (4 1/2 oz) can green chilies, drained and chopped

Directions:

Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
Meanwhile, grate peel from limes; place in a small bowl. Squeeze juice from limes; add to peel in bowl.
Stir in dressing and taco seasoning mix.
Stir in avocado into dressing mixture.
In a large serving bowl, toss pasta with all remaining ingredients.
Pour dressing mixture over salad; toss gently to mix.
Cover and refrigerate at least one hour before serving to blend flavors.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	740.42 Kcal (3100 kJ)
Calories from fat	475.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	52.88g	81%
Cholesterol	56.29mg	19%
Sodium	963.95mg	40%
Potassium	464.97mg	10%
Total Carbs	52.48g	17%
Sugars	9.03g	36%
Dietary Fiber	6.79g	27%
Protein	16.54g	33%
Vitamin C	29mg	48%
Iron	130.2mg	724%
Calcium	286.1mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	172.85 Kcal (724 kJ)
Calories from fat	111.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.34g	81%
Cholesterol	13.14mg	19%
Sodium	225.03mg	40%
Potassium	108.54mg	10%
Total Carbs	12.25g	17%
Sugars	2.11g	36%
Dietary Fiber	1.59g	27%
Protein	3.86g	33%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	48%
Iron	30.4mg	724%
Calcium	66.8mg	29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

18.4

Points
20

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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