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MEXICALI PASTA SALAD



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Mexican-style pasta salad that is a great change for a picnic.

Provided by FoodLady

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup Italian-style salad dressing, or more to taste
½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
3 green onions, thinly sliced
⅓ cup minced fresh cilantro
1 slice onion, minced
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
½ lime, juiced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  • Mix black beans, corn, green chilies, red bell pepper, Italian dressing, Mexican cheese, green onions, cilantro, onion, taco seasoning, and lime juice together in a bowl. Add rotini and lightly stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 651.4 mg, Sugar 3 g

MEXICALI PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Mexicali Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Black Beans

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups wagon wheel macaroni, uncooked
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup chopped red pepper
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup kraft lite ranch dressing
1 tablespoon taco seasoning mix
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 cup kraft mexican style four cheese blend
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Place in large bowl.
  • ADD next 4 ingredients; mix lightly.
  • MIX dressing, seasoning mix and lime juice. Add to salad; toss to coat. Add cheese and cilantro; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.7, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 5, Sodium 170.2, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 2.3, Protein 11.9

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