For an extra layer of flavor, consider grilling the corn before adding it to the salad. Adjust the amount of cumin, cilantro, and pepper to your preference. This salad is best served chilled, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Embark on a flavorful journey with this vibrant Mexican Pasta Salad! Rotini pasta meets a medley of colorful vegetables and a zesty, creamy salsa dressing, creating a refreshing and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion.
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Recipe View Gather all ingredients.
Recipe View In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 8 minutes.
Recipe View While the pasta cooks, in a large bowl, whisk together the salsa, mayonnaise, sour cream, and chopped red bell pepper. Add the black beans, corn, olives, green onions, salt, garlic powder, cumin, cilantro, and pepper. Stir until thoroughly combined.
Recipe View Once the pasta is cooked, drain it immediately. Rinse under cold running water until the pasta is completely cooled. Drain well.
Recipe View Add the cooled pasta to the salsa and vegetable mixture. Gently stir until the pasta is evenly coated. For the best flavor, cover the salad tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled before serving.
For an extra layer of flavor, consider grilling the corn before adding it to the salad. Adjust the amount of cumin, cilantro, and pepper to your preference. This salad is best served chilled, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Ada Grant
Jun 27, 2025I love that this salad is so easy to customize. I added some grilled corn and black beans for extra flavor.
Milton Marks
May 23, 2025The perfect make-ahead salad. The flavors just get better as it sits in the fridge.
Jasmin Durgan
Apr 4, 2025My kids even loved this salad! A great way to get them to eat their veggies.
Darron Altenwerth
Mar 25, 2025This salad was a huge hit at our family barbecue! Everyone loved the creamy, zesty flavor.
Brice Stracke
Oct 21, 2024I will definitely be making this again and again!
Johnathan Schultz
Apr 17, 2024I used Greek yogurt instead of sour cream, and it was still delicious! A great way to lighten it up.
Marilyne Ruecker
Nov 30, 2023I made this for a potluck, and it was gone in minutes! I doubled the recipe and still didn't have enough.