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Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad

A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad with a Mexican twist. Perfect for summer gatherings or as a side dish.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz Pasta (rotini or fusilli)
  • 1 cup Corn kernels (canned or fresh)
  • 1 cup Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 Red bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 Avocado (diced)
  • ¼ cup Red onion (finely chopped)
  • ¼ cup Cilantro (chopped)

Dressing

  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions 

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

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Fiesta, Mexican, Pasta Salad
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