Photo: Anna Pelzer
Mexicali Pasta Salad
12 ingredients
15 min + 10 min
12 servings
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"Mexican-style pasta salad that is a great change for a picnic."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
611
Calories
28g
Protein
13g
Fat
100g
Carbs
Counts 8 of 10 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pasta | 1 cup cooked (140g) | 220 |
| Black Bean | 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained | 114 |
| Cheese | 1 oz (28g) cheddar | 113 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Red Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Lime | juice of 1 lime (44ml) | 11 |
| Cilantro | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) | 1 |
| Salad Dressing | not in our table | 0 |
| Taco | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 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
Directions
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