Mexicali Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (16 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (11 ounce) can mexican-style corn, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup italian-style salad dressing, or more to taste
• 1/2 cup shredded mexican cheese blend
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 1 slice onion, minced
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
• 1/2 lime, juiced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
• mix black beans, corn, green chilies, red bell pepper, italian dressing, mexican cheese, green onions, cilantro, onion, taco seasoning, and lime juice together in a bowl. add rotini and lightly stir to combine.