
Mexican Pasta Salad Recipe
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4.8
138 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
456 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
North American

Mexican Pasta Salad Recipe
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Ever caught yourself mulling over what dish would steal the show at a potluck? Or make a delicious side dish for a Mexican main or a tasty lunch? Enter: Mexican pasta salad! It's got everything - creamy avocados, sweet corn, hearty black beans, crunchy green peppers, red onions, and tender pasta—all drenched in a dreamy chipotle lime dressing!
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Ingredients
Mexican Pasta Salad
- 8 8 ounces dried pasta
- 2 2 cups frozen corn thawed
- 2 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 15 15 ounce can of black beans drained and rinsed
- ¼ ¼ cup minced red onion
- ¼ ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 1 green pepper minced
- 1 1 avocado diced
- 1 1 Jalapeño finely minced
Chipotle Lime Dressing
- ¾ ¾ cup Greek yogurt see notes
- ½ ½ cup lime juice fresh is best
- ¼ ¼ cup avocado oil or another neutral-flavored oil
- 3 3 tablespoons adobo sauce the sauce that comes in jars of chipotle peppers
- 1 1 teaspoon EACH: oregano and sea salt
- ½ ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1 clove garlic finely minced
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Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta to the pot and cook according to the package directions, until the pasta is al dente. Drain and set aside.
- While the pasta is cooking, add all the chipotle lime dressing ingredients to a 2-cup mason jar and shake to mix.
- Place the cooked pasta, corn, cherry tomatoes, black beans, red onion, cilantro, green pepper, avocado, and jalapeño in a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the top and toss to mix everything together.
Notes
- The dressing will taste quite salty. This is ok as it is the salt for the entire pasta salad.
- For a richer flavor, use ½ cup yogurt + ¼ cup mayonnaise.
- Chickapea Pasta Spirals are a great gluten-free option.
- Chickapea Pasta Spirals
- are a great gluten-free option.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving = ⅙ of the recipe
Calories
456kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
62g
(21%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
1957mg
(82%)
Potassium
826mg
(24%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
533IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 456 kcal
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1 serving = ⅙ of the recipe | |
Calories | 456kcal | 23% |
Carbohydrates | 62g | 21% |
Protein | 17g | 34% |
Fat | 17g | 26% |
Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
Sodium | 1957mg | 82% |
Potassium | 826mg | 18% |
Fiber | 11g | 44% |
Sugar | 7g | 14% |
Vitamin A | 533IU | 11% |
Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
138 reviews
Excellent
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