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Mexican Pasta Salad Recipe
5 from 6 votes

Mexican Pasta Salad Recipe

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.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 291 kcal
Course: Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. fusilli pasta gluten-free if needed
  • 1 cup corn drained, canned
  • 1 cup black beans rinsed and drained, canned
  • 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. black pepper
  • 2 cups spinach coarsely chopped, leaves
  • ½ bunch cilantro finely chopped
  • green onions optional

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Just before serving, add additional ⅓ cup ranch dressing, ⅓ cup salsa, and spinach. Mix well until everything is well coated in the sauce.
  3. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291

% 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.