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Mexican Corn Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

  • 1 lb macaroni pasta
  • 1 jalapeno diced
  • 24 oz frozen corn yellow or white or both
  • 2 oz cotija cheese crumbled found in the Mexican Cheese section
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 cup mayo homemade with lime juice ,recipe for homemade mayo here
  • 1 teaspoon garlic minced or paste
  • 2 teaspoons Mexican Hot Chili Powder or regular chili powder
  • 4 green onion chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions to al dente, rinse in cold water until pasta is cold.
  • Prepare homemade mayo recipe but replace the lemon juice or vinegar with lime juice or use store bought
  • Add to the mayonnaise: garlic, chili powder, salt and pepper
  • In cast iron skillet heat on high with a tablespoon of oil
  • Saute the jalapeno and corn, stir and cook on high until the corn is golden and browned nicely.
  • In a large bowl mix the macaroni, corn, and jalapeno with the mayo mixture, green onion, cilantro, cheese and additional lime juice.
  • top with Mexican hot chili powder, additional cheese, cilantro, lime and jalapeno slices.