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Mexican Style Pasta Salad Recipe

We're heading south of the border with this vibrant Mexican-style pasta salad recipe! Bursting with flavor and color, this refreshing dish features al dente pasta tossed with crisp celery, sweet corn, salsa, and zesty black olives.
Enhanced with a tangy dressing infused with cilantro, cumin, garlic, and chili powder, every bite is a fiesta for your palate. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for your favorite Mexican-inspired meals, this Mexican-style pasta salad is a versatile and satisfying option for any occasion.
With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can create a delicious and nutritious dish. Whether you're a fan of Mexican cuisine or simply craving a taste of the vibrant flavors of Mexico, this recipe is sure to become a summer staple. So grab your sombrero and get ready to savor the taste of Mexico with our Mexican-style pasta salad!
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Servings: 12
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. elbow macaroni
  • 1 ½ C salsa your favorite
  • 8- ounces sharp cheddar cheese cubed
  • ½ C sour cream
  • ½ C mayonnaise
  • 1 C corn
  • 4- ounces canned black olives sliced
  • 5 scallions sliced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • ½ C cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • ½ tsp. garlic powder
  • ½ tsp. ground cumin

Method
 

  1. This pasta salad is so addicting!
    Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. This is one of the only times that I rinse my pasta.
    In a large mixing bowl, add the salsa, sour cream, mayonnaise, chili powder, kosher salt, garlic powder and cumin. Mix this all together.
    Now, add your pasta, cheese, black olives, scallions, celery, and cilantro. Stir this all together and enjoy!
    Note: The pasta may soak up the dressing if you have leftovers or if it sits a bit. No worries, just add in another ½ C of salsa, ¼ C sour cream and ¼ C mayonnaise to the dish and this will rejuvenate your salad!

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