That sounds absolutely delicious! The combination of creamy, spicy southwestern sauce with pasta and fresh ingredients must be amazing. Do you add any special ingredients to make it your own? I imagine black beans, corn, and maybe a squeeze of lime would take it to the next level!
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups cooked pasta
- ½ cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup chopped tomatoes
- ½ cup pickled onions
- 1 cup roasted corn
- 3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 can green chiles
Southwestern Sauce
- ¾ cup avocado oil mayo
- 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp mild salsa
- 1 lime, juiced
- ½ lime, zested
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tsp taco seasoning
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- ½ tsp sea salt
INSTRUCTIONS
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix together the mayo, Greek yogurt, salsa, lime juice, lime zest, minced garlic, taco seasoning, hot sauce, and sea salt. Set aside.
- Cook the Pasta: Follow package instructions to cook the pasta. Drain and let it cool.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, black beans, tomatoes, pickled onions, green chiles, roasted corn, and cilantro.
- Mix Everything Together: Pour the prepared Southwestern sauce over the salad and toss until well combined.
- Chill & Serve: Store in the fridge until ready to serve. Enjoy!
Would you like any adjustments, like making it dairy-free or adding more spice? 😊
