Mexicali Pasta Salad

Name: Mexicali Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
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; 0.5 cup chopped red bell pepper; 0.5 cup Italian-style salad dressing, or more to taste; 0.5 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend; 3 green onions, thinly sliced; 0.33333334326744 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1 slice onion, minced; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix; 0.5 lime, juiced

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

Recipe by FoodLady

Published on February 26, 2020

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

12

Yield:

12 servings

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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

Directions

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 (per serving)

246	Calories
6g	Fat
41g	Carbs
9g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 246
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g	7%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 5mg	2%
Sodium 651mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 5g	16%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 9g
Vitamin C 19mg	96%
Calcium 62mg	5%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 238mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.