Mexican Pasta Salad Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the rotini in the boiling water until the pasta is cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
• Whisk the salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, black beans, Mexican-style corn, red bell pepper, green onions, black olives, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; add the cooled pasta and stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight before serving.

Steps:

• For the salad: Cook the macaroni according to the package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Heat an indoor grill and brush with oil. Cook the ears of corn, turning, until browned and cooked through. Cut the kernels off the cobs.
• Put the corn in a big bowl with the black beans, olives, tomatoes, green onions and red onions and toss to combine.
• For the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the salsa, sour cream, mayonnaise, cumin and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the salad ingredients and fold together until everything is coated. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
• Serve chilled.

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.

Steps:

• Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• In very large bowl, mix pasta and remaining ingredients. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.

Steps:

• Cook the pasta (al dente) During approximately the last 2 minutes of cooking time, add the corn.
• While the pasta/corn mixture is cooking, combine all other ingredients (except for the cheese) in a large bowl.
• Drain the pasta and corn.
• Rinse the pasta and corn in cold water until the mixture is cool or cold.
• Add the pasta/corn mixture to the other ingredients and mix.
• Before serving, sprinkle mixture with shredded cheese.
• (OPTIONAL) If you are vegan, do not complete this step.
• *Please note, I have also added other vegetables, such as fresh and frozen chopped broccoli (add to pasta cooking process like the corn), fresh chopped cauliflower, etc.
• You can also add cooked, diced or chopped chicken (great for leftovers).

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together with dressing.
• Chill until ready to serve.