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tex Mex Pasta Salad
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Tex Mex Pasta Salad

Tex-Mex Pasta Salad is a fun twist on classic pasta salad. Loaded with fresh simple ingredients like black beans, red pepper, green onion, cilantro, corn, and avocado, and a delicious dressing!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Keyword: pasta salad
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fusilli pasta cooked according to package directions drained, and rinsed in cold water (alternative options - rotini, penne, macaroni, etc.)
  • 1 can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 4 green onions chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1 can roasted corn drained or 2 ears fresh corn
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped
  • *optional - avocado

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1 cup sour scream
  • cup mayo
  • 1 cup mild salsa
  • 1 packet taco seasoning or 2 tablespoons homemade taco seasoning
  • 1 lime juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook one pound fusilli pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water.
  • In a medium sized bowl, make the dressing by combining 1 cup sour cream, 1/3 cup mayo, 1 cup mild salsa, 1 packet taco seasoning, the juice of 1 lime, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir well.
  • In a large bowl, toss together cooked pasta, 1 can BUSH'S® Black Beans, 4 chopped green onions, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, corn, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and 1 chopped red bell pepper.
  • Stir in dressing.
  • For best results, chill for one hour before serving.