Salsa Pasta Salad

Taco or Burrito night happens at my house at least once a week. I am always left looking for new and inventive side dishes so my crew doesn’t get bored.  That is easier said than done, especially since I really don’t want to spend all day in the kitchen.

This Salsa Pasta Salad, is fresh, easy, and will wow any crowd! Throw in some diced rotisserie chicken or some black beans and turn it into a meal!

This couldn’t be any easier! I just boiled a box of elbow macaroni according to the package.  Feel free to use gluten free pasta.

Salsa Pasta Salad

 

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Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

10 mins

Total time

15 mins

 

Author: Amanda @ AFewShortCuts.com

Recipe type: Side Dish

Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1 (16oz) box elbow macaroni
• 1 (10oz) container of Roasted Tomato Wholly Salsa (or other brand)
• 1 (14oz) can of whole kernel corn (drained)
• ½ cup diced green onion
• 1½ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions
2. Stir in salsa, drained corn, onion and cheese.
3. Serve!

Notes

Feel free to half this recipe for a smaller family. **Dinner** Mix in diced rotisserie chicken or black beans for a quick and easy meal! **Gluten Free** Use gluten free pasta of your choice.

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Once the pasta was done, I drained and put it in a large bowl with a can of drained whole kernel corn, 1 tub of Roasted Tomato Wholly Salsa (you can substitute your fav 10oz of salsa), and 1 1/2 cups of shredded Mexican cheese blend.  I also added some fresh green onion from my garden.  (About 1/2 cup diced.)

Give it a good stir. This makes a ton (by the way).  You may want to half it (or use the rest for left overs).

Serve with your favorite Mexican dish or by it self.  You will love it!