Mexican Pasta Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Everyone will love this Mexican-inspired pasta salad recipe. We lighten up the creamy dressing with avocado for a healthier version of a picnic favorite.
Servings 6 (click to scale)
Calories 290kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 each avocados
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 cloves fresh garlic peeled. minced
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 8 oz whole grain penne pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup canned black beans drained, rinsed
- 1/2 cup corn
- 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup red onion
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- To prepare dressing combine avocado, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, salt and cumin in a mini food processor. Puree until smooth.
- To prepare pasta salad cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, then drain again. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in tomatoes, beans, corn, cheddar cheese, red onion and cilantro. Add the dressing and toss to coat.
Notes
Portion: 1 cup
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 343mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 3g
