Mexican Pasta Salad
Servings 6 servings
This Mexican-style pasta salad is full of delicious ingredients and textures, such as the extra crispy bacon pieces, creamy avocado chunks, and freshly sliced scallions. A slightly spicy mayo-based dressing ties it all together.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces
farfalle pasta or bowtie pasta - 15-ounce can
black beans , drained and rinsed - 6 strips bacon
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 3 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cooked corn
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Spicy Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon
smoked paprika - 1/2 teaspoon
ground cayenne (Note 1) - 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water until cool.
- Cook Bacon: Fry bacon strips on large skillet over medium heat until crispy, flipping occasionally. Transfer to paper towels to drain. When cool, crumble into small pieces.
- Make Dressing: Stir together dressing ingredients in small bowl until combined.
- Toss Salad: Add all ingredients to large salad bowl and toss with dressing. Serve (Note 2).
NUTRITION
| Makes 6 Servings |
| Amount Per Serving: |
| Calories 590 (58% from fat) | |
| Total Fat 38g | 59% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 39% |
| Cholesterol 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium 880mg | 37% |
| Net Carb 39.5g | |
| Total Carb 48.5g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 9g | 35% |
| Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 15g |
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