Mexican Style Pasta Salad || Delicious Summer Pasta Salad || Mexican Pasta Salad Recipe

black beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: canned kidney beans

Chickpeas provide protein and fiber, while kidney beans are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy, while vegetable oil is usually more affordable.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Banana peppers offer a milder heat, and bell peppers are often less expensive.

avocado

🥗Healthier: guacamole

💰Cheaper: mashed peas

Guacamole adds flavor and creaminess, while mashed peas are a budget-friendly alternative.

Cook pasta according to packet instructions.

In a large bowl, combine cooked sweetcorn, tinned black beans, diced red onion, diced tomatoes, chopped coriander, and diced mixed peppers.

In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, salt, black pepper, cumin powder, crushed garlic, chili flakes, honey, and balsamic vinegar.

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss to combine.

Fold in diced avocado just before serving.

Garnish with chili flakes and cayenne pepper.

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