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Mexican Macaroni Salad

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Servings 10
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Spice and lime flavor this crowd-pleasing meatless salad.
Created Sep 24, 2014
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Ingredients

  • 6 cups (1.5 L) uncooked rotini pasta (1 lb/ 500 g)
  • 1 to 2 tbsp (15-25 mL) grated lime peel (from 2 medium limes)
  • 3 to 4 tbsp (45-60 mL) lime juice (from 2 medium limes)
  • 1 cup (250 mL) ranch dressing
  • 1 pouch Old El Paso* Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 cups (500 mL) cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 cup (250 mL) shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tbsp (25 mL) finely chopped cilantro
  • 2 medium green onions, sliced (including tops)
  • 1 can (19 oz/ 540 mL) red kidney beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup (125 mL) pitted large ripe olives, cut in half
  • 1 can Old El Paso* Chopped Green Chilies, drained

Steps

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    1
    Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
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    2
    Meanwhile, grate peel from limes; place in small bowl. Squeeze juice from limes; add to peel in bowl. Stir in dressing and taco seasoning mix. Stir avocado into dressing mixture.
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    3
    In large serving bowl, toss pasta with all remaining ingredients. Pour dressing mixture over salad; toss gently to mix. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving to blend flavours.

Nutrition Information

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