Tex Mex Pasta Salad with Chili Tomato Vinaigrette

Tex Mex Pasta Salad with Chili Tomato Vinaigrette

  • prep: 20 min
  • cook: 0 hr
  • total: 20 min
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  • Summary

    An easy to make pasta salad with all the Tex Mex Southwest flavors we love!  Includes a easy to  make Fresh Tomato Vinaigrette recipe.

    Ingredients

    • 12 ounces cavatappi pasta or your favorite shaped pasta
    • 1 14 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 cup corn, fresh or thawed frozen
    • 1 cup chopped pepper, poblano, serrano or bell depending on how much heat you like
    • 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
    • 1/3 cup chopped red onion
    • 1 fresh avocado, cubed
    • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
    • 1 large tomato, cubed
    • 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
    • 1 clove garlic
    • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar white will work in a pinch
    • 3/4 cup extra light olive oil
    • 2 teaspoons dried oregano or 1-2 tablespoons fresh
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
    • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder

    Instructions

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    Nutrition

    Nutritional Info
    ESHA
    • Servings Per Recipe: 8
    • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 1881 % Daily Value *
    • Total Fat: 75 g 115.58%
    • Saturated Fat: 5 g 23.97%
    • Trans Fat: 0 g %
    • Cholesterol: 8 mg 2.78%
    • Sodium: 343 mg 14.3%
    • Calcium: 60 mg 5.99%
    • Potassium: 236 mg 6.73%
    • Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
    • Iron: 2 mg 12.06%
    • Zinc: 0 mg 0%
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42 g %
    • Dietary Fiber: 5 g 18.44%
    • Sugar: 5 g
    • Protein: 8 g
    • Alcohol: 0 g
    • Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
    • Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 3 g
    • Vitamin A 16.87%
    • Vitamin C 55.46%
    • Vitamin D 0.38%
    • * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
    Diabetes Exchanges
    • Exchange - Fat4
    • Exchange - Fruit0
    • Exchange - NonFat Milk0
    • Exchange - Other Carbs0
    • Exchange - Starch2
    • Exchange - Vegetables1
    • Exchange - Lean Meat0
    • Exchange - Alcohol0
    MyPlate Info
    • MyPlate - Grain Total2 oz-eq
    • MyPlate - Vegetable Total1 c
    • MyPlate - Fruit0 c
    • MyPlate - Dairy0 c
    • MyPlate - Protein Total0 oz-eq

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