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Mexican Pasta Salad Recipe
Servings:
6
Prep Time:
15
minutes
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Cook Time:
11
minutes
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Author:
Sandy / Reluctant Entertainer
Ingredients
1
pkg.
,
8 oz of whole wheat pasta (we buy DeLallo brand)
1
can of corn
,
drained (corn niblets are best)
1
can of Bush's black beans
,
drained
1
can olives
,
drained and sliced
1
orange or yellow bell pepper
,
chopped
Cherry tomatoes
,
halved
1
small red onion
,
diced
1/2
cup
of cilantro
,
chopped
1
small container of Cotija or feta cheese
,
about 1/2 cup
Dressing Ingredients:
1/2
cup
olive oil
1/3
cup
fresh lime juice
2
cloves
garlic
,
minced
1/2
tsp
honey
1/2
tsp
cumin
1/2
tsp
paprika
1/2
tsp.
kosher salt
Instructions
Cook the pasta to package directions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
In a large bowl mix the cooled pasta, corn, beans, olives, bell pepper, tomatoes, and red onion.
Mix the dressing; pour the dressing over the pasta mixture.
Top with 1/2 of the cilantro. Toss and top with the remaining cilantro. Refrigerate so the flavors mingle, before serving.
Right before serving top with the cheese and serve!