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Rotini Guacamole Pasta Salad

Discover our tasty and healthy recipe for a Rotini Guacamole Pasta Salad! A delicious, novel take on an old classic!
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Prep time
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Cook time
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Serves
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Rotini Guacamole Pasta Salad
Catelli Whole Grains Rotini

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) CATELLI Whole Grains Rotini
  • 1 Ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) Fat free or light sour cream
  • 2 tbsp (30 mL) Seeded and chopped jalapeno pepper
  • 1 tbsp (15 mL) Lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp (2 mL) each Chili powder and ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and pepperS
  • 1 Clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup (250 mL) Corn kernels, thawed
  • 1 cup ( 250 ml ) each Chopped, seeded tomato and red pepper
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) Thinly sliced green onion
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) Shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese

Cooking Steps

Step 1

Cook the rotini according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold, running water until cool. Drain well and set aside.

Step 2

Mash the avocado with a fork until smooth. Blend the avocado with the sour cream, jalapeno, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper and garlic until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Step 3

Toss the rotini with the beans, corn, tomato, red pepper and avocado mixture until coated evenly. Sprinkle with green onions and cheese before serving.

Tips

If making ahead, prepare the salad mixture and all of the dressing except for the avocado. For the brightest colour, add the avocado to the dressing at the last minute and toss just before serving.

If using frozen corn, place the kernels in the colander before draining the hot pasta over it to thaw.