Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad And Dressing Recipe

Name: Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad And Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fusilli (uncooked); 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 large tomatoes, seeded and diced; 3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed); 3 large carrots, thinly sliced on diagonal, slices cut lengthwise into thin strips; 1/2 large red onion, chopped; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; 1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; salt & pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb fusilli (uncooked)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
3 large carrots, thinly sliced on diagonal, slices cut lengthwise into thin strips
1/2 large red onion, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
salt & pepper

1
Cook fusilli pasta according to package directions, until just tender but firm to the bite.
2
Drain pasta and rinse with cold water to cool.
3
Transfer drained pasta to a large bowl.
4
Add 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil and mix thoroughly to coat.
5
Add diced tomatoes, corn kernels, carrot strips and chopped onions; toss well.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lime juice.
7
Mix in minced jalapenos, chili powder, ground cumin and chopped cilantro.
8
Add dressing to pasta mixture and mix well to blend.
9
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
10
Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fusilli (uncooked), 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 large tomatoes, seeded and diced, 3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed), and more.

Yes, Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad And Dressing 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad And Dressing

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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