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!
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)
Nutrition Facts | |
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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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