Tex-Mex•comfort
Tex Mex Pasta Salad
Every single Tex Mex ingredient that I could think of is in this pasta salad and it's an irresistable flavor bomb!
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 10 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 16 oz bowtie pasta
- 1 (11 oz) can Mexicorn, (drained)
- 4 oz sliced black olive, (drained)
- 1/3 cup pickled jalapenos, (diced)
- 8 oz cheddar cheese, (diced in small cubes)
- 8 slices bacon, (cooked and crumbled)
- 1 bunch green onions, (diced)
- 1 cup fresh tomatoes, (diced)
- 1/2 cup cilantro, (chopped)
- 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1-2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno juice ((optional))
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- freshly ground black pepper, (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Cook pasta according to package dirctions. Drain and set aside.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, make dressing by whisking together all listed dressing ingredients.
- 3
Add all remaining ingredients to the bowl (pasta, veggies, cheese, etc) and toss to combine. Taste and add more salt if desired. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.