Mexican Pasta Salad

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Beginner
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A vibrant, zesty pasta salad loaded with black beans, corn, and fresh veggies in a tangy lime-cilantro dressing.
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This vibrant Mexican pasta salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for summer barbecues, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner. It combines tender rotini pasta with hearty black beans, sweet corn, and crunchy bell peppers for a satisfying texture in every bite. The dressing is bright and zesty, made with fresh lime juice, cilantro, and a hint of cumin, tying all the flavors together perfectly. It’s naturally vegan, gluten-free friendly, and incredibly easy to prepare. Serve it chilled for the best flavor, allowing the ingredients to meld together. ItâÂÂs a refreshing, colorful dish that brings a taste of the Southwest to your table without the fuss.

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Mexican Pasta Salad

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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4 Calories: 165.0

Description

This vibrant Mexican pasta salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for summer barbecues, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner. It combines tender rotini pasta with hearty black beans, sweet corn, and crunchy bell peppers for a satisfying texture in every bite. The dressing is bright and zesty, made with fresh lime juice, cilantro, and a hint of cumin, tying all the flavors together perfectly. It&# 226;ÂÂs naturally vegan, gluten-free friendly, and incredibly easy to prepare. Serve it chilled for the best flavor, allowing the ingredients to meld together. ItâÂÂs a refreshing, colorful dish that brings a taste of the Southwest to your table without the fuss.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Cook rotini pasta in boiling salted water according to package directions until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, chopped cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  3. Add the cooled pasta, drained black beans, corn kernels, diced bell peppers, and diced onions to the bowl with the dressing.
  4. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving; garnish with extra cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 165.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.6g6%
Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
Cholesterol 85.0mg29%
Sodium 74.0mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 31.0g62%

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

Keywords: mexican pasta salad, vegan salad, black bean salad, lime cilantro dressing, summer side dish, potluck recipe, rotini pasta, corn salad, gluten free option, easy vegan dinner, fresh herbs, cumin flavor
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