Mexican Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Mexican Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SAUCE:; 1 jar (16 Oz. Size) Picante Sauce (we Used Medium); 1/2 cups Mayonnaise; 1 cup Sour Cream; 1-1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 3/4 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1-1/4 teaspoon Salt; 1 teaspoon Lime Juice; FOR THE SALAD:; 16 ounces, weight Rotini Pasta, Cooked Al Dente According To Package Directions; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained; 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Sweet Corn, Drained; 1/4 cups Red Bell Pepper, Diced; 1/4 cups Green Bell Pepper, Diced; 1 pinch Minced Cilantro, Optional As A Garnish

Servings: persons

FOR THE SAUCE:
1 jar (16 Oz. Size) Picante Sauce (we Used Medium)
1/2 cups Mayonnaise
1 cup Sour Cream
1-1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
3/4 teaspoons Chili Powder
1-1/4 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Lime Juice
FOR THE SALAD:
16 ounces, weight Rotini Pasta, Cooked Al Dente According To Package Directions
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained
1 can (15 Oz. Size) Sweet Corn, Drained
1/4 cups Red Bell Pepper, Diced
1/4 cups Green Bell Pepper, Diced
1 pinch Minced Cilantro, Optional As A Garnish

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Note the prepared salad should be refrigerated for at least one hour, up to overnight.
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For the sauce:
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Combine sauce ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Taste and re-season as necessary.
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For the pasta salad:
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Combine cooked (and drained) pasta, black beans, corn, and bell peppers in a large bowl. Toss with sauce, cover (or place in a large sealed Tupperware container), and chill in the fridge for at least two hours, or overnight. Serve cold!
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Notes:
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1. The sauce will be extremely runny right after you make it, but will thicken and adhere to the pasta as it chills in the fridge!
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2. Want to make this gluten-free? Be sure to use a gluten-free pasta!

1105

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SAUCE:, 1 jar (16 Oz. Size) Picante Sauce (we Used Medium), 1/2 cups Mayonnaise, 1 cup Sour Cream, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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.

Mexican Pasta Salad

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