Chorizo Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Chorizo Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups small shell pasta; 12 ounces chorizo sausage, casings removed (Mexican-style, the kind you can crumble); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/2 cup salsa, fresh is preferred but you can use prepared; 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup poblano chiles or 1/2 cup anaheim chili, chopped; 2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled

Servings: persons

2 cups small shell pasta
12 ounces chorizo sausage, casings removed (Mexican-style, the kind you can crumble)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup salsa, fresh is preferred but you can use prepared
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup poblano chiles or 1/2 cup anaheim chili, chopped
2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled

1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
2
Crumble chorizo into small skillet and cook over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until browned, breaking up meat into small chunks with a spoon.
3
Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
4
Put vinegar in a medium serving bowl.
5
Whisk in oil in a steady stream until incorporated.
6
Stir in salsa, bell pepper, poblano chile, beans, cilantro, chorizo-garlic mixture and cooked pasta.
7
Chill until serving.
8
Top with queso fresco and serve.

871

kcal

Calories

Fat

138

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups small shell pasta, 12 ounces chorizo sausage, casings removed (Mexican-style, the kind you can crumble), 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Chorizo Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chorizo Pasta Salad

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