fiesta pasta salad

40 Pinches
Reading, PA
Updated on Jan 25, 2014

Always a hit.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 - 10

Ingredients

  • 6 cups cooked pasta (ziti, rotini, etc.)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mexican cheese blend
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 2/3 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 - jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup onions, finely chopped
  • 1 - tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 1 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or cilantro
  • 1 1/2 cups ranch dressing (see note below)
  • 3/4 cup salsa

How To Make fiesta pasta salad

  • Step 1
    With a hand blender, blend ranch dressing and salsa until smooth.
  • Step 2
    Mix dressing and all salad ingredients in large bowl.
  • Step 3
    Chill before serving.
  • Step 4
    Alternate dressing - With a hand blender, mix until smooth 1/2 cup sour cream, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 pkt. ranch salad dressing and 3/4 cup salsa.

Discover More

Culture: Mexican
Category: Pasta Salads
Keyword: #spicy
Ingredient: Pasta
Method: Stove Top

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