Quick & Easy Southwest Pasta Salad with Corn & Black Beans

This Southwest Pasta Salad with Corn & Black Beans will be your new go-to. Are you craving a flavorful salad that’s perfect for your next cookout or summer potluck? Give this one a try. It goes together quickly, you can make it ahead, and it’s different from our usual pasta side dishes.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cold pasta salad, pasta recipe, potluck recipe, summer party, summer recipe

Servings: Servings

Calories: 372kcal

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Ingredients

For the Pasta Salad

16 Ounces Macaroni Shells, or other pasta cooked to al dente
4.25 Ounces Black Olives 1 small can, Chopped
14.5 Ounces Diced Tomatoes 1 can or 2 cups fresh diced
14.5 Ounces Wax Beans 1 can drained
15 Ounces Black Beans rinsed and drained
15.25 Ounces Corn 1 can drained

For the Dressing

16 Ounces Sour Cream or Greek Yogurt
¼ Cup Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip
1 Cup Salsa your desired heat level
2 Teaspoons Cilantro dried or 2 teaspoons fresh chopped
1 Ounce Taco Seasoning 1 packet or 3 Tablespoons Homemade Taco Seasoning Mix

Instructions

Cook the Pasta. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt, then cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water. Set aside to cool.
16 Ounces Macaroni
Drain the liquid from the corn and wax beans. Add to a large bowl, along with the diced tomatoes and black olives. Drain and rinse the canned black beans and add that to the bowl.
4.25 Ounces Black Olives, 14.5 Ounces Diced Tomatoes, 14.5 Ounces Wax Beans, 15.25 Ounces Corn, 15 Ounces Black Beans
No need to make the dressing separately dirtying a small bowl. Just add the sour cream, mayonnaise, salsa, cilantro, and taco seasoning to the pasta mixture. Gently toss everything until coated.
16 Ounces Sour Cream, ¼ Cup Mayonnaise, 1 Cup Salsa, 1 Ounce Taco Seasoning, 2 Teaspoons Cilantro
Chill & Serve. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the different flavors to meld together.

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