Mexicali Pasta Salad

May 29, 2023May 29, 20230 0
Mexicali Pasta Salad with Tangy Dressing for a Refreshing Meal
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Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 package tri-color rotini pasta
1 can black beans , drained and rinsed
1 can Mexican-style corn , drained
1 can chopped green chilies
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup Italian-style salad dressing , or more to taste
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
3 green onions , thinly sliced
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 slice onion , minced
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1/2 lime , juiced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
448
Sugar
9g
Fat
20g
Mexicali Pasta Salad is a delicious fusion of Mexican and Italian flavors. This vibrant and colorful salad is a great way to incorporate more whole foods into your diet. The salad dressing is a blend of Italian salad dressing mixed with taco seasoning and lime juice, which gives it a tangy and refreshing flavor. The black beans, Mexican-style corn, red bell pepper, and green onions add crunch and natural sweetness to the salad. This dish is easy to make and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that will leave you feeling full and energized.

Instructions

1.Cook the pasta according to package directions until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2.In a large bowl, mix together the cooked pasta, black beans, Mexican-style corn, chopped chilies, and red bell pepper.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the Italian-style salad dressing, shredded Mexican cheese blend, green onions, cilantro, minced onion, taco seasoning mix, and lime juice.
4.Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta salad and toss to coat. Chill until ready to serve.

PROS

This Mexicali Pasta Salad is a refreshing and filling meal that is perfect for warm summer days.

The salad dressing is tangy and flavorful, which complements the different textures and flavors of the other ingredients.

It can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for a quick and easy meal.

CONS

This pasta salad recipe contains a fair amount of sodium because of the canned ingredients.
People watching their sodium intake may need to reduce the amount of taco seasoning mix or use low-sodium versions of the canned ingredients.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pasta salad contains several health benefits. Black beans are a great source of protein and fiber, which helps keep you fuller for longer.
Mexican-style corn is sweet and high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals.
Red bell pepper is packed with vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant and supports the immune system.
Cilantro is a great source of vitamins A and K and may help reduce inflammation and improve digestion.

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