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Pasta Salad Recipe

Pasta Salad Recipe

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I’m sharing a recipe that’s become a staple at my summer barbecues: Mexican Pasta Salad! It’s incredibly easy to make, packed with flavor and color, and always a crowd-pleaser. Plus, it’s perfect for prepping ahead of time.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

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  • 1 box (16 oz) farfalle pasta
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15.25 oz) corn, drained
  • 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • ½ cup green onions, chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion, chopped
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)

Dressing:

  • 1 jar (1 cup) salsa
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 lime

Instructions

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, beans, corn, tomatoes, all onions, and cilantro.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together salsa, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, cumin, salt, pepper, and lime juice.
  4. Pour dressing over pasta mixture and stir until well coated.
  5. Fold in feta cheese (optional) or sprinkle on top as a garnish.
  6. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat. (Tastes best the day it’s made!)

Notes

  1. Feel free to adjust the amount of salsa or cheese to your taste preference.
  2. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge, but the texture of the pasta and avocado might change slightly.
  • Author: Mekar Official
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Salad, Side Dish
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 262kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 255mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 33g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 19mg