Mexican Pasta Salad

4.5
(73)
57 Reviews
5 Photos

Try this Mexican pasta salad recipe for a surprising change from traditional pasta salads. Corkscrew pasta with corn, bell pepper, and olives, tossed in a creamy sauce made with dried spices and salsa, is a delicious side dish that's sure to be a favorite with family and friends!

Submitted by JOSLYN H.
Updated on May 27, 2024
5
5
5
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
16
Jump to Nutrition Facts

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta

  • 1 ½ cups medium chunky salsa

  • 1 cup mayonnaise

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • ½ cup chopped red bell pepper

  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 (11 ounce) can whole-kernel corn with red and green bell peppers

  • 1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained

  • 2 green onions, sliced thinly

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste

  • ½ teaspoon dried cilantro, or to taste

  • ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot with lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Stir in rotini and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.

  2. While pasta is cooking, combine salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, and bell pepper in a large bowl. Add black beans, corn, olives, green onions, salt, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, and pepper; stir until well combined.

  3. Drain pasta. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.

  4. Add cooled pasta to salsa-vegetable mixture and stir until evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 to 8 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

277 Calories
14g Fat
33g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 277
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 592mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Protein 7g 13%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 41mg 3%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 278mg 6%

* 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.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

You’ll Also Love

Mexicali Pasta Salad
40 Ratings
Mexican Orzo Salad
57 Ratings
Pasta Salad a la Honeybear
59 Ratings
Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad
178 Ratings
Primo Pasta Salad
1 Rating
Easy Cold Pasta Salad
79 Ratings
Ellen's Muffaletta Pasta Salad
10 Ratings
Tex-Mex Pasta Salad
9 Ratings
Cold Southwestern Bow Tie Pasta
16 Ratings
Billy's Pasta Salad
11 Ratings
Southwestern Pasta Salad
381 Ratings
Italian pasta salad made with fussili, peas, cheese, and black olives
Pasta and Vegetable Salad
35 Ratings
Patchwork Quilt Pasta Salad
11 Ratings
Italian Pasta Salad I
302 Ratings
Groovy 'Who Brought That' Pasta Salad
3 Ratings
overhead view of Pasta Salad with homemade dressing served in a large bowl
Pasta Salad with Homemade Dressing
275 Ratings