Ensalada de Coditos
Ensalada de Coditos is an easy and creamy Mexican side dish that is great for parties or potlucks. It comes together literally in minutes and perfect in every way.
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 253kcal
Ingredients
- 1 8-oz package elbow macaroni
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tspn yellow mustard
- 1 tspn salt
- 1 15-oz can peas and carrots
- ½ 15-oz can corn
- 1 lb ham steak cubed
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions.
- Drain, rinse, and set aside until it is room temperature.
- In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, and salt.
- Set aside. (If you are assembling the salad later, be sure to refrigerate the dressing).
- In a large container, add the cooked elbow macaroni, peas and carrots, corn, ham, and dressing.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.
- Serve with saltine crackers.
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Notes
Be sure to keep the salad cold.
For a spicier version, add pickled jalapenos and some of the brine to the sauce.
Instead of a ham steak, you can also use ham slices, tuna, chicken, or crab.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 776mg | Potassium: 184mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 167IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg