Best 8 Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad Recipes

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Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of Mexico with our comprehensive guide to creating the ultimate "Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad". This vibrant and flavorful dish is a delightful symphony of textures, colors, and spices that will be the star of any gathering. As you delve into this article, you'll discover a diverse collection of recipes, each with its unique blend of ingredients and cooking techniques. Whether you prefer a classic pasta salad or are looking to experiment with bold and innovative flavors, we have something to suit every palate. So gather your ingredients, don your apron, and get ready to whip up a Mexican fiesta pasta salad that will leave your guests craving more.

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

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

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

FIESTA MEXICAN CORN SALAD



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This salad is great for potlucks since it travels well and goes with everything. Have you heard the old wives' tale about planting corn? It says if you laugh when planting corn, it won't grow as high as you'd like!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups fresh or frozen corn
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup sliced green olives
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes and olives. In a small bowl, combine the seasoning mix, oil, vinegar and water; pour over corn mixture and toss to coat. Chill several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 301mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

MEXICAN FIESTA SALAD



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"I was making a Mexican themed dinner one night last summer, and figured I'd make a salad with the fresh produce I had. I threw in anything that reminded me of Mexican food. Thankfully, it turned out, and the combination of salsa and ranch dressing is one we now use on sandwiches burgers and more, " writes Heather Byers from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups torn romaine
3/4 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/3 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup torn curly endive
1/3 cup salsa
2 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons reduced-fat ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a salad bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. In a small bowl, combine the salsa, sour cream and ranch dressing. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 235mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MEXICAN PASTA SALAD



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Fiesta Pasta Salad is a Mexican pasta salad loaded with corn, black beans, tomatoes, jalapeño, cilantro, and a fresh lime vinaigrette for a zesty, flavorful, summer side dish!

Provided by Samantha Skaggs

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (or canola oil)
2/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces corkscrew pasta (cooked in salted water according to package directions & drained)
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans (drained & rinsed)
16 ounces frozen corn
16 ounces cherry or grape tomatoes (quartered (OR about 2 extra-large tomatoes, seeded & chopped))
2 fresh jalapeños (seeded, all membranes removed, & finely diced, optional)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (chopped, plus additional for garnish)

Steps:

  • Make the dressing by whisking all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl until thoroughly incorporated, or shaking them in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Set aside.
  • Place the cooked pasta and the rinsed black beans in a very large bowl. Thaw the corn by placing it in a colander and running it under warm water; drain well and add to bowl. Add the tomatoes, jalapeños, and cilantro to the bowl, and pour about two-thirds of the dressing over top. Gently mix all of the ingredients with a large spoon until well combined. Refrigerate for several hours to allow the flavors to blend. Just before serving, stir in the remainder of the dressing and garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 kcal, Carbohydrate 56 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 856 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

MEXICAN FIESTA PASTA SALAD



Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad image

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

Provided by JOSLYN H.

Categories     Rotini Pasta Salad

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, flavorful ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your pasta salad will taste. This means using ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and flavorful cheese.
  • Don't overcook the pasta: Pasta should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. This will help it hold its shape and texture in the salad.
  • Use a variety of colors and textures: A colorful and texturally interesting pasta salad is more appealing to the eye and the palate. Try using a mix of different types of pasta, vegetables, and protein.
  • Don't skimp on the dressing: A good dressing is essential for a flavorful pasta salad. Use a simple vinaigrette, a creamy dressing, or a flavorful salsa-based dressing.
  • Let the salad chill before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld and the salad to become more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. With its vibrant colors, bold flavors, and variety of textures, this salad is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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