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Mexican Pasta Salad

Mexican Pasta Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Servings

8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces uncooked pasta
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans
  • 1 15-ounce can whole kernel corn
  • 1 15-ounce can beans, drained
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 green pepper chopped
  • 2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1½ to 2 cups salsa
  • Tortilla chips
  • Sour:cream optional

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse in cold water, drain again and set the pasta aside. 
  • Drain and rinse black beans. Drain corn and garbanzo beans. 
  • In a large bowl, combine pasta, black beans, corn, garbanzo beans, cilantro, green pepper, cheese and olives.
  • Add about 1 cup salsa and mix to combine. 
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour for the flavors to combine. 
  • Before serving, season to taste by stirring in up to 1 cup more salsa.
  • Line the serving bowl with tortilla chips and spoon the salad in the center. Garnish with additional tortilla chips, a dollop sour cream, salsa, and a sprig of cilantro. .