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Mexican pasta salad

Easy Mexican Pasta Salad

5 from 1 review

    Easy Mexican Pasta Salad creates a favorite main or side dish for an easy weeknight meal!
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb shell pasta – or any other pasta of your choice
  • 15 oz can black beans – rinsed and drained
  • 1 ½ cups cooked corn
  • ½ cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 ½ cups medium salsa
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • 2 tbsp taco seasoning
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
  • 2 avocados – diced
  • 1 bunch of cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta to al dente, according to the instructions on the box.  
  2. Drain and rinse with cold water. 
  3. Allow the pasta to cool completely.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, beans, ¼ cup of cilantro, corn, tomatoes, and salsa. Carefully toss together.
  5. To make dressing, combine lime juice, taco seasoning, garlic, and olive oil in a small bowl. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
  6. Gently pour the olive oil mixture over the pasta and toss to coat.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving. 
  8. When ready to serve, sprinkle in the cheese and top with the avocado and a little bit of cilantro for garnish.
  • Author: Alison Wood
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Additional Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Recipes
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 10
  • Calories: 340
  • Sugar: 4
  • Sodium: 620
  • Fat: 17
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 38
  • Fiber: 9
  • Protein: 11
  • Cholesterol: 11