Mexicali Pasta Salad

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

⏱️ Ready in 25 min 🥄 Prep 15 min 🔥 Cook 10 min 👥 12 servings 👁️ 18 views

Mexicali Pasta Salad is an moderately easy salad you can prepare in just 25 minutes. Made with 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 and ½ cup chopped red bell pepper, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. Ideal for meal prep and leftovers taste even better.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 15 min

Cook 10 min

Serves 12

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 12

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 246

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.5g 7%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 651mg 28%

Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%

Dietary Fiber 4.6g 16%

Total Sugars 3g

Protein 8.8g 18%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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, , and lime juice together in a bowl.

Add rotini and lightly stir to combine.