Tex-Mex Pasta Salad

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Tex-Mex Pasta Salad

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1 pound fusilli pasta cooked according to package directions, drained, and rinsed in cold water (alternative options – rotini, penne, macaroni, etc.)
1 can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
4 green onions
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 can roasted corn, drained or 2 ears fresh corn
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 red bell pepper, chopped
*optional – avocado
Dressing:
1 cup sour scream
1/3 cup mayo
1 cup mild salsa
1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning)
1 lime, juiced
Salt and pepper to taste

Cook one pound fusilli pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. In a medium sized bowl, make the dressing by combining 1 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup mayo, 1 cup mild salsa, 1 packet taco seasoning, the juice of 1 lime, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well. In a large bowl, toss together cooked pasta, 1 can Black Beans, 4 chopped green onions, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, corn, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 1 chopped red bell pepper. Stir in dressing. For best results, chill for one hour before serving.
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