Delicious and Refreshing Mexicali Pasta Salad Recipe

This Mexicali Pasta Salad is a fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisines, combining the bold flavors of Mexico with the comforting pasta salad. Loaded with colorful vegetables, tender pasta, and a tangy dressing, this salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a side dish for any meal. The combination of spicy jalapenos, sweet corn, black beans, and zesty lime adds a burst of flavor to every bite. In just 30 minutes, you can have a refreshing and satisfying salad that will please everyone at the table.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces spiral pasta
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup cooked corn kernels
• 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cook the spiral pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, corn kernels, black beans, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno pepper, and cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
4. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
5. Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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