Mexican Pasta Salad with Creamy Avocado Dressing
Everyone will love this Mexican-inspired pasta salad recipe. We lighten up the creamy dressing with avocado for a healthier version of a picnic favorite.
Ingredients
Dressing
Pasta Salad
Directions
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To prepare dressing: Combine avocado, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic, salt and cumin in a mini food processor. Puree until smooth.
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To prepare pasta salad: Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, then drain again. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in tomatoes, beans, corn, Cheddar, onion and cilantro. Add the dressing and toss to coat.
Tips
Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate, without dressing, for up to 1 day. Toss with the dressing about 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 cup
Per Serving:
290 calories; 12.8 g total fat; 3.3 g saturated fat; 13 mg cholesterol; 343 mg sodium. 254 mg potassium; 37.1 g carbohydrates; 6.2 g fiber; 3 g sugar; 8.4 g protein; 401 IU vitamin a iu; 9 mg vitamin c; 38 mcg folate; 80 mg calcium; 1 mg iron; 16 mg magnesium;
Exchanges:
2 fat, 1/2 vegetable, 2 starch, 1/2 high-fat protein
