Description
This Smoky Chipotle Corn Macaroni Salad with Lime Drizzle is a flavorful twist on a classic, combining creamy macaroni with smoky chipotle, sweet corn, and a zesty lime dressing. It’s an ideal side dish for barbecues or a light lunch.
Ingredients
- 250g (2 cups) Elbow Macaroni
- 250g (2 cups) Cooked Elbow Macaroni
- 200ml (¾ cup) Mayonnaise (Egg-Based, Halal-Certified)
- 1 tsp Chipotle Powder or 1 Small Chipotle in Adobo, Minced
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
- 150g (1 cup) Roasted Corn Kernels
- 1 Red Bell Pepper, Diced
- 2 Spring Onions, Sliced
- ¼ cup Cilantro, Chopped
- ½ tsp Toasted Cumin Seeds
Instructions
- Cook Macaroni: Boil macaroni until al dente.
- Cool Pasta: Drain, rinse, and cool macaroni completely.
- Toast Corn: Toast corn kernels until golden-brown.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, chipotle, lime juice, oil, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix cooled macaroni, corn, bell pepper, and spring onions.
- Dress Salad: Toss with dressing; avoid overmixing.
- Chill & Serve: Chill and drizzle with reserved dressing.
- Garnish & Enjoy: Sprinkle with cumin and cilantro.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute some mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Roasting the corn enhances its sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg