Mexican Ham Pasta Salad

The Mexican pasta salad is made with pasta, bell pepper, corn, ham, cheese, pickled jalapenos, cilantro, and a cream sauce. Serve it at your next get-together or as a side dish for any meal.

Course Sides

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword mexican pasta salad, pasta salad

Prep Time 15

Chill Time 2

Total Time 2 15

Servings

Calories 551kcal

Author Wendie

Ingredients

4 cups Elbow macaroni
2/3 cup Mexican cream Crema
2/3 cup Mayonnaise Not Miracle Whip
½ Red bell pepper diced
¾ cup Frozen corn
3/4 cup Shredded carrots
1 1/2 cup Ham cubed
1/2 cup Pickled jalapenos diced
1 cup Cheddar cheese cubed (or mozzarella)
¼ cup Cilantro chopped
½ teaspoon Pepper
Salt to taste

Instructions

Cook pasta according to the package directions.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the Mexican cream and mayonnaise and mix until there are no lumps.
In a large serving bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.
Pour the mayonnaise over the pasta and toss to combine.
Chill for at least 2 hours. Store covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Serve as a light meal, or as a side salad to your favorite meal.

Notes

I use elbow macaroni noodles but you can use any type you prefer.

Sour cream can be used instead of Mexican crema.

You can use frozen or canned corn (drained)

I used cheddar cheese but Monterey Jack or mozzarella also works great.

If your cold pasta salad is a little dry the next day mix in a couple of tablespoons of mayonnaise to freshen it up.

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