MEXICAN PASTA SALAD

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Categories     Salad     Chicken     Pasta     Tomato     turkey     Vegetable     Picnic     Lunch     Corn     Carrot     Summer     Jalapeño     Potluck     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/4 pounds fusilli pasta
1 1/2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup olive oil
1 2 1/2-pound roasted chicken, skinned, meat shredded or 7 cups shredded cooked turkey
4 large tomatoes, seeded, diced (about 4 cups)
3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed)
3 large carrots, thinly sliced on diagonal, slices cut lengthwise into thin strips
1/2 large red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
2 jalapeño chilies, seeded, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 bunches fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Cook fusilli pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain. Rinse pasta with cold water to cool. Drain pasta well. Transfer pasta to large bowl. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil and mix thoroughly to coat. Add shredded chicken or turkey, diced tomatoes, corn kernels, carrot strips and chopped onion and toss.
  • Mix Dijon mustard and fresh lime juice in small bowl. Gradually mix in remaining 1/3 cup olive oil. Mix in minced jalapeño chilies, chili powder and ground cumin. Add dressing and chopped fresh cilantro to salad and mix to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Salad can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

Reshika Raut
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of sweet and tangy flavors. I will definitely be making this again.


Paul S
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This salad was really easy to make and it turned out great! I used a variety of bell peppers and onions, and added some extra cilantro for a pop of flavor. My family loved it and we will definitely be making it again.


Fatima Adigun
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Kasif Jutt
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This is the best pasta salad I've ever had! The dressing is amazing and the combination of flavors is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


MICHA3L V3LLY
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This salad was delicious! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Paula Marr
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my salad turned out really dry. Maybe I didn't use enough dressing?


Ann Nvannungi
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This salad was very easy to make and it was a big hit at my party! I would definitely make it again.


King Khann
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out bland. I think it needed more seasoning.


Jennifer Mitchell
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the dressing.


S H YouTube channel
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one was really good! The flavors were well-balanced and the salad was very refreshing. I would definitely make it again.


wEiRdO._.
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This salad was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The dressing was especially good, with a nice balance of sweet and sour. I will definitely be making this again.


Saleha Naseeb
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big success! The dressing was tangy and flavorful, and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a refreshing and easy summer salad.


Hilltown Convention
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This recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out great! I used a variety of bell peppers and onions, and added some extra cilantro for a pop of flavor. My family loved it and we will definitely be making it again.


Arlene Cardenas
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This Mexican pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I especially liked the addition of the black beans and corn, which gave the salad a nice heartyness. I will definitely be making this again


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