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Tex-Mex Summer Pasta Salad

Tex-Mex Summer Pasta Salad

Smoky, tangy, bright, and bursting with the fresh flavors of the season, Tex-Mex Summer Pasta Salad is the ultimate side you'll be serving with everything.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot
  • 1 colander
  • 1 serving bowl
  • 1 food processor or blender

Ingredients
  

Tex-Mex Pasta Salad

  • 8 oz concha shell
  • 1 can Tomato Love from Red Gold, diced tomatoes with chiles
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups grilled corn
  • 2 avocado, diced
  • 1/2 red onion, diced
  • 3 tbsp queso fresco, crumbled
  • 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Chipotle Lime Dressing

  • 3 tbsp sour cream
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 chipotle in adobo
  • 1 tsp cumin

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions for al dente. Drain well.
  • Add the ingredients for the dressing to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
  • Add the pasta and the remaining ingredients to a serving bowl.
  • Pour the dressing over the top. Gently toss to fully coat and combine.
  • Keep chilled until ready to serve.
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