Ensalada de coditos – Mexican macaroni salad with ham
A cold macaroni salad with ham, sweetcorn, cheese and pickled jalapeños in a creamy crema and mayonnaise dressing. A favourite side at Mexican parties, Sunday lunches and barbecues; also made with tuna or chicken.
- 50 minTime
- 17 minHands-on
- 4Portions
- ≈ $27per portion
- 470kcal per portion
Ingredients for 4 portions
- to tasteSalt
- 200 gPasta, macaroni
- 130 gHam, diced
- 150 gSweetcorn, drained
- 100 gHard cheese, diced
- 50 gPickled jalapeño slices, chopped (optional)
- 120 mlMexican crema
- 3 tbspMayonnaise
- to tasteBlack pepper
Method
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil.
- Cook the macaroni for 8–10 minutes, until al dente. Drain, rinse under cold water and leave to drain well.
- Meanwhile, dice the ham and cheese, drain the sweetcorn and chop the jalapeños.
- Stir the crema and mayonnaise together in a large bowl with a splash of the jalapeño brine, salt and pepper.
- Fold in the macaroni, ham, sweetcorn, cheese and jalapeños and mix well.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes so it is cold and the flavours settle.
The cost is estimated from average prices in Mexico (PROFECO, Quién es Quién en los Precios (datos abiertos), 2026-07).
