Halloween Pasta Salad: A Spooktacular Recipe for Your Party
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (short shape)
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can corn
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 orange bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red onion
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, lime juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta with black beans, corn, diced bell peppers, red onion, cheddar cheese, and cotija cheese if using.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Stir in fresh cilantro and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Just before serving, fold in diced avocado and add optional decorations like black olives or bell pepper strips.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 20mg