Cool Mexican Pasta Salad

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 3

Cool Mexican Pasta Salad that's perfect for summer

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

2 hours 25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

480

Sugar

Fat

18g

This Cool Mexican Pasta Salad is a perfect dish to serve during the hot summer months. It combines the flavors of classic Mexican cuisine with the coolness of a pasta salad, making it a refreshing and satisfying dish. The salsa gives it a spicy kick, while the black olives add a savory flavor. It's also quick and easy to make, taking only about 20 minutes of prep time, and can be served as a side dish or a main course.

Instructions

1.	Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2.	In a large bowl, mix together pasta, salsa, and Miracle Whip until well combined.
3.	Add sliced black olives and parmesan cheese, and mix until evenly distributed.
4.	Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

PROS

This pasta salad is perfect for hot summer days, as it is cool and refreshing.

The salsa adds a spicy kick, while the black olives and parmesan cheese add a savory flavor.

It’s also quick and easy to make, taking only about 20 minutes of prep time.

CONS

This dish is relatively high in calories and fat, due to the pasta and mayonnaise-based dressing.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish is not particularly healthy, it can still be a good source of carbohydrates and protein.
The black olives and parmesan cheese can provide some beneficial nutrients, such as calcium and vitamin E.
However, this dish does contain a high amount of sodium, due to the use of salsa and canned olives.

	2 cups rotini pasta
	1 jar salsa ( chunky-mild , med . or hot )
	3 tablespoons Miracle Whip
	1 can sliced black olives
	1/4 cup parmesan cheese