tex-mex pasta salad

Name: Tex-Mex Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) rotini pasta; 1 can(s) corn, drained; 1 can(s) sliced black olives; 1 can(s) black beans, drained; 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1 package(s) shredded colby and jack cheese; 1 package(s) cream cheese, room temperature; 1 jar(s) salsa, chunky; 1/2 cup(s) fresh parsley, chopped

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Vega Irene

San Diego, CA

Updated on Jun 1, 2012

Quick and easy recipe for any potluck!

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 15 Min

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yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound rotini pasta
1 can corn, drained
1 can sliced black olives
1 can black beans, drained
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 package shredded colby and jack cheese
1 package cream cheese, room temperature
1 jar salsa, chunky
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped

How To Make tex-mex pasta salad

Step 1

Cook pasta according to directions. Run under cold water and drain. In a large bowl, add pasta, corn, black beans, black olives, bell pepper and tomatoes. Gently toss salad.

Step 2

In a food processor, combine cream cheese, salsa and parsley until blended. Gently add to pasta and mix.
Step 3

Sprinkle pasta salad with shredded cheese. Serve immediately, or chill and serve later.
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