Best Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad Recipes

MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the rotini in the boiling water until the pasta is cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
• Whisk the salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, black beans, Mexican-style corn, red bell pepper, green onions, black olives, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; add the cooled pasta and stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight before serving.

MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD AND DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook fusilli pasta according to package directions, until just tender but firm to the bite.
• Drain pasta and rinse with cold water to cool.
• Transfer drained pasta to a large bowl.
• Add 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil and mix thoroughly to coat.
• Add diced tomatoes, corn kernels, carrot strips and chopped onions; toss well.
• In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lime juice.
• Mix in minced jalapenos, chili powder, ground cumin and chopped cilantro.
• Add dressing to pasta mixture and mix well to blend.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Chill at least 1 hour before serving.