Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces of rotini or fusilli pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup diced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced (optional)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Creating this Mexican Pasta Salad is straightforward and easily manageable. Follow these steps to ensure success in your preparation:
- Cook the Pasta: In a large pot of boiling salted water, add the pasta and cook according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside.
- Prepare the Vegetables: While the pasta cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, cucumbers, and red onion. Set aside.
- Mix Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, red wine vinegar, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, corn, bell pepper, black beans, cucumbers, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add Dressing: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Chill: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add Optional Ingredients: If using, add diced avocado and crumbled feta cheese before serving.
- Toss Again: Gently toss once more before serving to ensure all ingredients are well mixed.
- Serve: Spoon the salad into a serving dish or individual bowls.
These steps simplify the process, making it easy for anyone to create a delicious Mexican Pasta Salad.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Fat: 12g
- Protein: 10g