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Southwestern Pasta Salad

Packed with veggies and favorite flavors of the Southwest (lime juice, salsa, sour cream, habanero!), this pasta salad makes a great meatless main as well as a satisfying side.

Serves 12
Ready in 105 mins
Prep time 35 mins
Cooking time 10 mins
Chill time 60 mins
230 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 8 oz uncooked farfalle pasta
> 1/2 cup salsa
> 1/2 cup sour cream
> 1 1/2 tsp freshly grated lime zest
> 1/4 cup lime juice
> 2 tbsp mayonnaise
> 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
> 2 tsp finely chopped fresh garlic
> 2 tsp kosher salt
> 1 tsp ground cumin
> 1 (8 oz) pkg Land O Lakes ® Extra Sharp Cheddar & Habanero Jack Cheese Cubes
> 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
> 1 cup corn
> 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
> 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
> 1/2 cup diced red onion
> 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided

Steps

1
Cook pasta according to package directions for al dente. Drain; rinse with cool water. Set aside.
2
Stir together all dressing ingredients in medium bowl. Combine cooled pasta and all salad ingredients except 1 tablespoon cilantro in large bowl. Stir in salsa mixture.
3
Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Garnish with reserved cilantro before serving.

Comments

Recipe provided by Land O'Lakes

Tips

Mayo-based pasta salads are best the day they're made. If you need to make this a day ahead, reserve half of the dressing and leave off the garnish. Before serving, toss the salad with reserved dressing and top with garnish.
Adjust heat level by using a salsa with your preferred spice level.

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