Mexican Style Bow Tie Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold flavors, this Mexican Style Bow Tie Salad is a crowd-pleasing side dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, or light lunches. Featuring tender bow tie pasta mixed with zesty black beans, sweet corn, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy red bell peppers, this salad offers a delightful medley of textures in every bite. A creamy yet tangy dressing made with sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, and a hint of smoky spices like cumin and chili powder ties it all together, while fresh cilantro and avocado add a refreshing finish. Ready in just 30 minutes and served chilled, this salad is as easy to make as it is delicious. Whether you're looking for a unique Mexican-inspired pasta salad or a versatile dish for any occasion, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz bow tie pasta (farfalle)
• 1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 0.5 red onion, finely chopped
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 avocado, diced
• 0.5 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 1 lime, juiced
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the bow tie pasta according to the package instructions in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool, then set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the black beans, thawed corn, cherry tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, ground cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Add the cooled pasta to the large bowl with the veggies and beans.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 6

Gently fold in the diced avocado, taking care not to mash it.

Step 7

Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and garnish with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1563.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2624.8

Total Fat 98.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 116.3mg	0%
Sodium 1943.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 389.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.5g	0%
Total Sugars 43.4g
Protein 74.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 415.0mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 3201.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.3%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 56.8%