Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad and Dressing

Name: Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad and Dressing
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 lb fusilli (uncooked); 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 large tomatoes, seeded and diced; 3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed); 3 large carrots, thinly sliced on diagonal, slices cut lengthwise into thin strips; 1/2 large red onion, chopped; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; 1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder; 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; salt & pepper

Submitted by shelbyrose

"A great summer salad and side with a delicious, creamy dressing."

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Ready In:: 1hr 30mins
Ingredients:: 14
Serves:: 6-8

ingredients

1 lb fusilli (uncooked)
1 ¹⁄₂ tablespoons olive oil
4 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
3 large carrots, thinly sliced on diagonal, slices cut lengthwise into thin strips
¹⁄₂ large red onion, chopped
¹⁄₂ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 ¹⁄₄ teaspoons chili powder
1 ¹⁄₄ teaspoons ground cumin
¹⁄₂ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
salt & pepper

directions

Cook fusilli pasta according to package directions, until just tender but firm to the bite.
Drain pasta and rinse with cold water to cool.
Transfer drained pasta to a large bowl.
Add 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil and mix thoroughly to coat.
Add diced tomatoes, corn kernels, carrot strips and chopped onions; toss well.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lime juice.
Mix in minced jalapenos, chili powder, ground cumin and chopped cilantro.
Add dressing to pasta mixture and mix well to blend.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

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I loved this salad especially the dressing! I added a few more items that I had on hand like cucumbers, avocado, and spinach leaves. Would probably be great to add cooked chicken! Thank you for a great recipe!!!

Mrs.Jack

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