Mexican Pasta Salad

Mexican Pasta Salad

Try this pasta salad recipe for a surprising change from traditional pasta salads. Corkscrew pasta tossed with corn, bell pepper, and olives in a creamy sauce made with dried spices and salsa is a delicious side dish that’s sure to be a favorite with family and friends!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
16

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried rotini pasta
  • 1 ½ cups medium chunky salsa
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (11 ounce) can canned whole-kernel corn with red and green bell peppers
  • 1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
  • 2 green onions, sliced thin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon dried cilantro, or to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

Step 2
While the pasta is cooking, combine salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, and bell pepper in a large bowl. Add black beans, corn, olives, green onions, salt, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, and pepper; whisk until well combined.

Step 3
Drain pasta, then rinse under cold running water until completely cooled. Drain again thoroughly.

Step 4
Add cooled pasta to the salsa-vegetable mixture and stir until evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 8 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

277
Calories
14g
Fat
33g
Carbs
7g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 277
% Daily Value *
Total Fat14g 18%
Saturated Fat3g 14%
Cholesterol8mg 3%
Sodium592mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate33g 12%
Dietary Fiber4g 14%
Protein7g
Vitamin C9mg 46%
Calcium41mg 3%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium278mg 6%

*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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