Mexicali Pasta Salad

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Salad Recipes. (Mexicali Pasta Salad). Mexican-style pasta salad that is a great change for a picnic.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 25 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 servings

Mexicali Pasta Salad

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

Sweet and Sour Pasta Salad

Salad

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Nutritional Information

Mexicali Pasta Salad

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 246.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 8.8g 18%

Carbohydrates: 41g 13%

Dietary Fiber: 4.6g 18%

Sugars: 3g

Fat: 5.5g 9%

Saturated Fat: 1.8g 9%

Cholesterol: 5.4mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 522.4IU 10%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.7mg 29%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 19.1mg 32%

Folate: 104mcg 26%

Calcium: 62mg 6%

Iron: 2.4mg 13%

Magnesium: 39.5mg 14%

Potassium: 238mg 7%

Sodium: 651.4mg 26%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 26%

Calories From Fat: 49.5

*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.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.