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

Ingredients

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