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Chipotle macaroni salad in white bowl.
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Chipotle Lime Macaroni Salad

For a creamy, spicy version of everyone's fave 4th of July staple macaroni salad, try this Chipotle lime version.
Course Side Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword 4th of July Recipes, bbq, chipotle, Food, macaroni salad, pasta, Recipe, salad, side dish, summer
Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups dried elbow macaroni
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo chopped
  • 1 2.25 ounce can sliced black olives
  • 2 green onions diced
  • 1/2 cup diced cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Strain under cold running water. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, cumin, salt and lime zest.
  • Stir macaroni and remaining ingredients into the dressing. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour. After chilled, adjust seasoning with salt if needed and serve.

Notes

Enjoy!