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mexican pasta salad recipe.

Mexican Pasta Salad

Crazy Vegan Kitchen
Learn how to prepare this Mexican pasta salad using simple ingredients. Ready in less than an hour, it’s creamy, crunchy, and flavorful. 
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 282 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz Pasta 250g
  • 3 Green Onions sliced into small pieces
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 can Black Beans drained
  • 1 large Avocado diced
  • 1 bunch bunch of Cilantro chopped finely (you can use Parsley instead)

For Roasted Corn:

  • 1 1/2 cups Corn Kernels preferably frozen
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt

For Roasted Sweet Potato:

  • 1 medium Sweet Potato diced
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Ground Coriander
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Salt and pepper

Cumin Lime Dressing:

  • 1 large Lime
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp crushed Garlic
  • 2 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 2 tsp Agave Nectar
  • 1 tsp Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 200C/400F.
  • In a bowl, combine your Cork Kernels with Olive Oil and Salt/Pepper, to taste. Lay on a parchment lined baking tray in a single layer and roast in the oven for 10-12 minutes. Corn is ready when it is nicely browned, not burnt. Remove from oven.
  • Combine diced Sweet Potato, Olive Oil, Ground Coriander, Ground Cumin, Paprika and Salt/Pepper, to taste in a bowl. Mix to combine and transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet. Turn oven down to 180C/360F and roast Sweet Potatoes for 15-20 minutes or until golden and tender.
  • Meanwhile, cook your pasta according to directions on packaging. Once cooked, drain and place in a large salad bowl.
  • Toss Pasta with your Green Onions, drained Black Beans, halved Cherry Tomatoes, Avocado, Roasted Corn, Roasted Sweet Potato and Cilantro.
  • To make dressing, combine everything in a bowl and whisk well. Pour over Pasta Salad and toss to combine.

Notes

TO STORE: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 2 weeks.
TO FREEZE: Place leftovers in a ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 6 months. 
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 4gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 158mgPotassium: 491mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 8417IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 4mg
Keyword mexican pasta salad
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