Description
This Easy Oil Free Salsa Pasta Salad is a quick and flavorful pasta salad that will have your taste buds singing!
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 1 – [ 15.5 oz. jar ] mild chunky salsa (1 ½ cups) *
- 1 Tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Spice/Herb Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (+/-) *
- 1 teaspoon regular chili powder (+/-) *
- 1/8 teaspoon dried coriander (+/-)
Salad Ingredients:
- ½ cup corn
- 1 cup cooked pinto beans, drained, rinsed *
- 1 to 1 ½ cups mini cucumbers, small dice *
- 1 red bell pepper, small dice
- ½ cup red onion, diced
Other Ingredients:
- 8 to 10 oz. elbow macaroni
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Sprinkle Tajin Seasoning *
- Avocadoes, small dice
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions, rinse well with cold water, set aside.
- Place the Base Ingredients and Herb/Spice Ingredients into a bowl, mix well to combine.
- Place all the Salad Ingredients and cooked macaroni into a large bowl, then add the Salsa Mix, toss well. Set aside for 15 minutes to allow the pasta to absorb the flavors.
- Serve with a sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro, Tajin, or chopped avocado to individual servings.
Notes
*Please reference the blog post for Tips for Success, Pantry Items Used, Storage and Freezing, and Kitchen Products Used.
*Sea Salt: Please adjust the sea salt based upon your family’s sea salt preferences and/or based upon dietary needs.
*Servings: Makes 10 cups