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Mexicali Pasta Salad
Photo: Anna Pelzer

Mexicali Pasta Salad

12 ingredients 15 min + 10 min 12 servings openrecipes
Mexicali Pasta Salad

"Mexican-style pasta salad that is a great change for a picnic."

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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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