Best 6 Creamy Fiesta Pasta Salad Recipes

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Creamy fiesta pasta salad is a flavorful and colorful dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and summer gatherings. Made with cooked pasta, a creamy dressing, and a variety of vegetables, this salad is packed with flavor and sure to be a hit with your guests. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily create a delicious creamy fiesta pasta salad that everyone will love. So grab your apron and get ready to make a creamy and flavorful pasta salad that will be the star of your next party or gathering!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FIESTA PASTA SALAD



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Give any party a touch of flavor and flair with this delightful Fiesta Pasta Salad. Avocado, corn and grape tomatoes add a pop of color to this Fiesta Pasta Salad, while sour cream contributes to its creamy texture.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-1/2 cups rotini pasta, uncooked
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
2 Tbsp. TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 cup grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup cooked fresh corn kernels
2 green onions, sliced
1/2 avocado, chopped
1-1/4 cups KRAFT Cheddar & Asadero Cheese Expertly Paired for Tacos, divided

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Place in large bowl.
  • Mix sour cream and taco seasoning mix until blended. Add to pasta; stir until pasta is evenly coated with sour cream mixture.
  • Add tomatoes, corn, onions, avocados and 1 cup cheese; mix lightly.
  • Top with remaining cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 500 mg, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 11 g

MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD



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Your family and friends will love this zesty pasta salad. A surprising change from traditional pasta salads. Ole!

Provided by JOSLYN H.

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package dried rotini pasta
1 ½ cups medium chunky salsa
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn with red and green peppers, drained
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
2 green onions, sliced thin
1 (4.25 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
½ teaspoon dried cilantro, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil; cook the rotini in the boiling water until the pasta is cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold running water until completely cooled; drain thoroughly.
  • Whisk the salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, black beans, Mexican-style corn, red bell pepper, green onions, black olives, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl; add the cooled pasta and stir to coat evenly. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 2 hours to overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272.4 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 8.4 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 615.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CREAMY PASTA SALAD



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"I love creating new and tasty foods, including this popular side-dish salad," Lori Menard writes from Omaha, Nebraska. "I make it often for my husband and me, especially during the summer months. If you add some cooked chicken breast, you can make this a meal for two."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cooked spiral pasta
1/3 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons chopped onion
3 tablespoons chopped cucumber
3 tablespoons chopped green pepper
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons sliced pepperoncini
2 radishes, sliced
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Drizzle with dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 1021mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

FIESTA PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Fiesta Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by adena mangis

Categories     Low Cholesterol

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (12 ounce) package rotelle pasta, cooked, drained, and cooled
1 cup diced red onion
1 cup diced red pepper
1 (8 ounce) can corn, drained
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
1 -2 tablespoon diced jalapeno
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or 1/4 cup parsley
1 cup prepared Italian dressing
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

  • In an large bowl combine all salad ingredients.
  • Mix dressing ingredients in a seperate bowl.
  • Add dressing to salad and toss to coat.
  • Chill for 30 minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 810.7, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 3.3, Sodium 1344.1, Carbohydrate 148.6, Fiber 20.6, Sugar 11.1, Protein 14.8

MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD AND DRESSING



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Make and share this Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad and Dressing recipe from Food.com.

Provided by shelbyrose

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.8, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 239.8, Carbohydrate 89.6, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 8.4, Protein 14.5

FIESTA PASTA SALAD WITH DILL PICKLES



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This dill pickle pasta salad salad has so many different colors that it looks as though there is confetti in it. There is a thousand variations to this salad! My mother adds ham and asparagus to it. I usually use tri-colored pasta in this salad to add even more color. Also I serve green onions on the side. All my friends and family love this so much. I don't think I would be invited on our annual family camping trip if I didn't bring this salad.

Provided by ROB23

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups uncooked fusilli pasta
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
⅓ cup minced dill pickles
⅓ cup minced celery
⅓ cup minced radishes
½ cup light creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®), or more to taste
⅓ cup shredded aged Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons light Thousand Island salad dressing
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons whole grain Dijon mustard
1 pinch paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook fusilli in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, for 6 minutes. Add frozen vegetables; continue cooking until fusilli is tender yet firm to the bite, about 6 minutes more. Drain.
  • Soak the fusilli-vegetable mixture in cold water until cool to the touch.
  • Meanwhile, mix pickles, celery, and radishes with creamy salad dressing, Cheddar cheese, Thousand Island dressing, relish, and Dijon mustard together in a large bowl. Drain fusilli and vegetables and mix in. Cover and refrigerate, 1 to 8 hours. Sprinkle paprika on top before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 4.7 mg, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 178.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Tips:

  • Prep Your Pasta Right: For the best texture, cook your pasta al dente according to the package instructions. Al dente pasta retains a slight bite and holds its shape well in the salad.
  • Choose the Right Vegetables: Select fresh, crisp vegetables for the salad. Bell peppers, corn, and tomatoes are classic choices, but you can also experiment with other favorites like broccoli, carrots, or zucchini.
  • Make a Flavorful Dressing: The dressing is what brings the fiesta pasta salad together. Use a combination of mayonnaise, sour cream, taco seasoning, and lime juice to create a creamy, tangy, and flavorful dressing.
  • Add Some Protein: For a more filling salad, add some cooked and shredded chicken or beef. You can also use black beans or tofu for a vegetarian option.
  • Chill Before Serving: Let the pasta salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld and the salad to become more flavorful.

Conclusion:

Creamy Fiesta Pasta Salad is a delicious and versatile dish that's perfect for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its vibrant colors, fresh ingredients, and creamy, tangy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

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