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Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad

A zesty and colorful pasta salad perfect for any fiesta!
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Salad
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 12 oz Rotini pasta
  • 1 cup Corn kernels canned or fresh
  • 1 cup Black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 Red bell pepper diced
  • 1 Avocado diced
  • 1/4 cup Red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup Queso fresco crumbled

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup Olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions: 

  • 1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  • 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, cilantro, and queso fresco.
  • 3. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
  • 4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  • 5. Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Notes:

Feel free to add more veggies or adjust the spices to your liking.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Fiesta, Pasta Salad
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