Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad and Dressing
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“A great summer salad and side with a delicious, creamy dressing.”
Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad and Dressing
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READY IN:1hr 30mins |
SERVES:6-8 |
UNITS:US |
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 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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Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad and Dressing