CHORIZO PASTA SALAD

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Chorizo sausage jumpstarts the taste of this pasta and bean salad. If you can't find chorizo, use spicy Italian sausage. Recipe by David Joachim, "Relish Entertaining," September 2006.

Provided by rickoholic83

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups small shell pasta
12 ounces chorizo sausage, casings removed (Mexican-style, the kind you can crumble)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar or 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup salsa, fresh is preferred but you can use prepared
1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup poblano chiles or 1/2 cup anaheim chili, chopped
2 cups canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup queso fresco, crumbled

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse.
  • Crumble chorizo into small skillet and cook over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until browned, breaking up meat into small chunks with a spoon.
  • Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Remove from heat.
  • Put vinegar in a medium serving bowl.
  • Whisk in oil in a steady stream until incorporated.
  • Stir in salsa, bell pepper, poblano chile, beans, cilantro, chorizo-garlic mixture and cooked pasta.
  • Chill until serving.
  • Top with queso fresco and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 428.6, Fat 25.9, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 37.4, Sodium 855.5, Carbohydrate 31.5, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 17.6

Paul Martin
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This is more than a pasta salad. It's a culinary vacation.


Lubna Rahman
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had. I will definitely be making it again.


Um boyka Diamond
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I'm not a big fan of pasta salad, but I really enjoyed this dish. It's very flavorful and satisfying.


C K
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This dish is a little bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are amazing.


Julius Julius
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I made a few changes to the recipe, and it still turned out great. I used a different type of pasta, and I added some chopped red onion.


Eltolja Merritte
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I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great. I would definitely recommend this dish to others.


Oyindamola Ajoke
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This pasta salad is a little bit spicy, but it's not too much. It's just the right amount of heat.


Chinapineapple Hehe
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I'm not a big fan of chorizo, but I loved this dish! The flavors were perfectly balanced.


Ibrar Kalhoro
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This pasta salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect dish for a hot summer day.


Bright Obeng
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I love how versatile this dish is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.


SN Shakib Ahmmed
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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe for potlucks and parties.


hafijur rahman
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I've made this dish several times, and it's always a hit.


Mary Hariet
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chorizo.


Idris Ahmed
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The leftovers of this dish are even better the next day.


Craig Jessica
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This dish is perfect for a summer cookout or potluck.


Jewel Kazi
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I love the addition of the chorizo in this dish. It gives it such a nice flavor.


Willber Alba mandoza
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This pasta salad is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a quick and easy meal.


kara Asea
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I made this dish for my family last night, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids.


John Nthaudi
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This pasta dish is my absolute favorite! It's such a crowd-pleaser, and I always get so many compliments on it. The combination of flavors is just perfect, and the chorizo adds a really nice smokiness.


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