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Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad

A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad perfect for any fiesta!
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 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 cup Bell pepper (diced)
  • ½ cup Red onion (finely chopped)
  • ¼ cup Cilantro (chopped)
  • ½ cup Queso fresco or feta cheese (crumbled)

Dressing

  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 clove Garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, corn, black beans, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and queso fresco.
  3. 3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
  4. 4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to coat evenly.
  5. 5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Pasta Salad
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