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This Quick Mexican Pasta Salad Recipe Makes Entertaining Easy

May 24, 2013 by Kathryn 10 Comments

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One of the things I love about summer is how much easier it is to entertain. We live in a fairly small house so hosting gatherings in the colder months can be tricky simply because we don’t have a lot of room for people to circulate.

But our yard is huge, green and perfect for relaxing outside with family and friends. Even the party food is often as easy as lighting up the barbeque or pulling out a hearty cold salad made earlier in the day!

Recently I was browsing the Life Made Delicious website for new fresh ideas for summer entertaining and the Zesty Corn and Pasta Salad recipe reminded me of one of my own favourite summer pasta salad recipes: Mexican Pasta Salad.

This easy salad is hearty enough to act as a main dish on a warm summer day, but it’s also a fabulous party side dish or potluck contribution!

mexican toss pasta salad recipe

I love playing around with this original recipe a bit to keep it interesting or to make it a little healthier. One of my favourite variations is to use whole-wheat pasta to add extra fibre and nutrients to the meal.

I also often use our small-town butcher shop’s fabulous homemade sausage in place of pepperoni. And replacing the meat with black beans is a great way to create a healthy and balanced vegetarian version!

mexican toss pasta salad

Cold salads are such a great choice for summer entertaining because not only do they minimize work once the guests arrive, but they’re also incredibly refreshing on a hot day. Try out this flavourful Mexican Pasta Salad or check out my incredibly easy Japanese Coleslaw Asian Salad for a slightly lighter choice, so that when that special gathering rolls around, you can spend it sitting down and relaxing with loved ones!

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mexican toss pasta salad recipe

Mexican Pasta Salad

Yield: 6 people
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 30 minutes

A hearty and flavourful pasta salad perfect for summer.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups uncooked macaroni
  • 2/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tbsp. red wine vinegar
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 tbsp. chili powder
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin, optional
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 lb. 250g chopped pepperoni
  • 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 can Green Giant Peaches & Cream Whole Kernel Corn, drained
  • 4 green onions, sliced

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni with one tablespoon each of salt and oil for 10-12 minutes, or until al dente.
  2. Meanwhile, combine oil, vinegar, garlic and seasonings in large bowl.
  3. Add pepperoni, tomatoes, corn and onions to dressing.
  4. Drain macaroni but do not rinse. Add to pepperoni mixture and to together.
  5. Cover bowl loosely and refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
  6. Toss once more before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 grams
Amount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
© Kathryn
Cuisine: Mexican / Category: Main Dishes

Disclosure: I am part of the Life Made Delicious Blogger program and I receive special perks as part of my affiliation with this group. The opinions on this blog are my own.

Filed Under: Main Dishes, Recipes Tagged With: easy recipe, entertaining, fresh, main dish, mexican, pasta, pasta salad, quick, recipe, salad, summer, summer food, summer recipe, summer recipes

Comments

  1. Heather, Mmm... is for Mommy says

    May 24, 2013 at 5:02 pm

    What a cool recipe, I never thought to put pepperoni or sausage in 😀 It looks so good! I can’t wait until we get some sun here in Halifax and it feels like spring again!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      May 27, 2013 at 11:13 am

      Thanks Heather! The pepperoni is a must; makes it SO good! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Debbie Bashford says

    May 25, 2013 at 5:39 am

    mmmmmmmmm think I know what’s for dinner tonight!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      May 27, 2013 at 11:39 am

      Let me know how you like it, Debbie! It’ a huge favourite in our house! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Brutus Duffy says

    May 25, 2013 at 10:33 am

    Looks great-I pinned it-will probabaly make next week.Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      May 27, 2013 at 11:41 am

      Yay! Can’t wait to hear what you think! 🙂

      Reply
  4. MrDisco says

    May 28, 2013 at 6:17 pm

    This recipe is not for me. Why can’t we stick with plain pasta?

    Reply
    • Kathryn says

      May 28, 2013 at 8:20 pm

      Sigh! Variety is the spice of life, you know!

      Reply
  5. lori b says

    May 7, 2014 at 11:09 pm

    mmm yummy

    Reply
  6. Kathryn says

    June 14, 2019 at 8:07 pm

    This is so perfect for a summer picnic!

    Reply

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