Mexican-style pasta salad that is a great change for a picnic.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
- 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
- ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
- ½ cup Italian-style salad dressing, or more to taste
- ½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1 slice onion, minced
- 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
- ½ lime, juiced
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
Step 2
Mix black beans, corn, green chilies, red bell pepper, Italian dressing, Mexican cheese, green onions, cilantro, onion, taco seasoning, and lime juice together in a bowl. Add rotini and lightly stir to combine.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 12 | |
Calories 246 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat6g | 7% |
Saturated Fat2g | 9% |
Cholesterol5mg | 2% |
Sodium651mg | 28% |
Total Carbohydrate41g | 15% |
Dietary Fiber5g | 16% |
Total Sugars3g | |
Protein9g | |
Vitamin C19mg | 96% |
Calcium62mg | 5% |
Iron2mg | 13% |
Potassium238mg | 5% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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