Mexican Pasta Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
291 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican
Mexican Pasta Salad Recipe
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It doesn't get much easier than this Mexican Pasta Salad! Not only do you get all the irresistible flavors of your favorite dishes, this recipe is super simple to throw together with some pasta, canned corn, canned beans, salsa, ranch dressing, and some fresh veggies.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz. fusilli pasta gluten-free if needed
- 1 cup canned corn drained
- 1 cup canned black beans rinsed and drained
- 1 cup red bell pepper diced
- ½ cup red onion finely diced
- ⅔ cup ranch dressing* divided
- ⅔ cup salsa mild or medium, divided
- 1 ¼ tsp. salt to taste
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 2 cups spinach leaves coarsely chopped
- ½ bunch cilantro finely chopped
- green onions optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine pasta, corn, beans, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, ⅓ cup ranch dressing, ⅓ cup salsa, salt and pepper to taste. Toss pasta salad until all ingredients are completely combined. Refrigerate pasta salad for at least 2 hours.
- Just before serving, add additional ⅓ cup ranch dressing, ⅓ cup salsa, and spinach. Mix well until everything is well coated in the sauce.
- Serve cold with additional cilantro and green onions and enjoy!
Notes
- Prep-Ahead Instructions:
- Make the salad but keep the spinach and extra salsa and ranch separate. Mix in just before serving. Please note, some gluten-free pasta will get harder after being refrigerated for 48 hours.
- Storage Directions:
- Keep this Mexican pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- To make this recipe vegan and dairy-free, simply use a dairy-free ranch dressing.
- If you would like to add additional protein, simply add 2 cups cooked rotisserie chicken. (Nutrition facts are calculated without added chicken.)
Nutrition Information
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Calories
291kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
813mg
(34%)
Potassium
243mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1430IU
(29%)
Vitamin C
28.1mg
(31%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 813mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 243mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1430IU | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 28.1mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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