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tex-mex pasta salad

Tex Mex Pasta Salad

Tex Mex Pasta Salad is a tasty twist on pasta salad that will have you coming back for more!

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword pasta, salad, side dish
Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 people
Calories 509 kcal
Author Michelle Vargas of Dishes and Dust Bunnies

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces tri-colored fusilli pasta cooked according to package directions, rinsed, drained and set aside
  • 2 medium tomatoes seeded and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups corn
  • 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 19 ounce can black beans drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 ounce can sliced black olives
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped

For the Dressing

  • 1 1/4 cups sour cream
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup extra chunky salsa use whatever heat you prefer
  • 1/2 tbsp taco seasoning http://dishesanddustbunnies.com/homemade-taco-seasoning-mix/
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl combine the ingredients of the dressing. I like to use a whisk to make sure everything is well combined.
  2. Add all the remaining ingredients and gently combine using a large spoon.
  3. Cover with plastic wrap and set in the fridge to chill for at least 30 minutes. Keep in mind that the longer this chills, the better the taste. I like to make this the night before and let it chill overnight.
  4. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Tex Mex Pasta Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 509 Calories from Fat 360
% Daily Value*
Fat 40g62%
Saturated Fat 14g88%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 992mg43%
Potassium 533mg15%
Carbohydrates 25g8%
Fiber 7g29%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 1524IU30%
Vitamin C 30mg36%
Calcium 292mg29%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. We are not nutritionist and this data was calculated via WP Recipe Maker to the best of our ability. Always check nutrition values yourself based on the ingredients you use.