Description
This Mexican Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines bowtie pasta, black beans, corn, grape tomatoes, jalapeno, red onion, cilantro, avocado dressing, queso fresco, and fresh avocado for a delicious meal or side.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 12 ounces bowtie pasta, cooked, drained, and cooled
- 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces yellow kernel corn, drained and rinsed
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, chopped
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
- 3/4 cup avocado dressing
- 2 large avocados, diced
- 1 cup queso fresco, crumbled
- Lime wedges for optional garnish
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the cooked and cooled bowtie pasta, black beans, corn, grape tomatoes, jalapeno, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle the avocado dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat.
- Serve or Chill: Serve immediately or refrigerate the salad for up to overnight before serving.
- Final Touches: Before serving, top the salad with diced avocado and queso fresco. Optionally, garnish with lime wedges.
Notes
- This salad can be customized with additional vegetables or protein.
- Adjust the spice level by adding more or less jalapeno.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
