"This taco pasta salad is loaded with corn, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, and more!! Perfect for picnics, parties, and potlucks!!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 pound pasta, cooked according to package directions (small shells, rotini, bowtie, etc.)
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one 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed (I used no-salt added)
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2 cups Mexican shredded cheese blend
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about 1 1/2 cups sliced cherry or grape tomatoes
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1 1/2 cups corn (fresh or frozen)
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1/2 cup green onions, sliced into thin rounds
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1/2 cup fresh cilantro, finely minced
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1 or 2 medium/large Hass avocados, peeled and diced small
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1/3 cup olive oil
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1/3 cup Santa Cruz Organic Lime Juice®
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1/4 to 1/3 cup honey or agave
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3 tablespoons taco seasoning (I use reduced-salt, medium heat)
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1 or 2 cloves garlic, minced or finely pressed
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
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Santa Cruz Organic® Lemonades, Agua Frescas, and Carbonated Lemonades for serving