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Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad and Dressing Recipe

Mexican Fiesta Pasta Salad and Dressing Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb fusilli (uncooked )
1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
4 large tomatoes, seeded and diced
3 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen, thawed )
3 large carrots , thinly sliced on diagonal , slices cut lengthwise into thin strips
1/2 large red onion, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp dijon mustard
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 1/4 tsp chili powder
1 1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
salt & pepper

Directions:

Cook fusilli pasta according to package directions, until just tender but firm to the bite.
Drain pasta and rinse with cold water to cool.
Transfer drained pasta to a large bowl.
Add 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil and mix thoroughly to coat.
Add diced tomatoes, corn kernels, carrot strips and chopped onions; toss well.
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lime juice.
Mix in minced jalapenos, chili powder, ground cumin and chopped cilantro.
Add dressing to pasta mixture and mix well to blend.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	353.98 Kcal (1482 kJ)
Calories from fat	128.92 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.32g	22%
Cholesterol	6.34mg	2%
Sodium	146.45mg	6%
Potassium	416.91mg	9%
Total Carbs	48.45g	16%
Sugars	6.42g	26%
Dietary Fiber	4.83g	19%
Protein	8.11g	16%
Vitamin C	19.1mg	32%
Iron	1mg	5%
Calcium	28.5mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	147.78 Kcal (619 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.98g	22%
Cholesterol	2.65mg	2%
Sodium	61.14mg	6%
Potassium	174.05mg	9%
Total Carbs	20.23g	16%
Sugars	2.68g	26%
Dietary Fiber	2.02g	19%
Protein	3.39g	16%
Vitamin C	8mg	32%
Iron	0.4mg	5%
Calcium	11.9mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

7.5

Points
9

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low sodium,
low cholesterol

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