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Creamy Mexican Pasta Salad

Creamy Mexican Pasta Salad: Your New Summer Favorite

This Creamy Mexican Pasta Salad is a vibrant, customizable dish perfect for summer gatherings, featuring black beans, sweet corn, and a tangy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 ounces uncooked rotini pasta substitute with gluten-free noodles for a gluten-free option
  • 1 can black beans rinsed to reduce sodium
  • 1 cup corn canned or fresh
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro omit if not preferred
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt substitute with low-fat sour cream if preferred
  • 1/2 cup salsa mild, medium, or spicy based on preference
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or substitute with avocado oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or substitute with white vinegar or lime juice
  • to taste seasoning blend (salt, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, black pepper) adjust according to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the uncooked rotini pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until slightly al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine plain Greek yogurt, salsa, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and seasoning blend. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, black beans, corn, halved grape tomatoes, and chopped red onion. Toss gently.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Fold gently until all ingredients are coated.
  5. Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 9gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. Keep components separate if preparing in advance.

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