🌮🥗 Mexican Pasta Salad with Light Greek Yogurt Dressing 🌽🫘

A Fresh, Creamy & Flavor-Packed Pasta Salad Perfect for Every Occasion! ✨

Bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your table with this Mexican Pasta Salad! Loaded with tender bowtie pasta, black beans, sweet corn, colorful bell peppers, crunchy vegetables, and a light, creamy Greek yogurt dressing, this refreshing salad is perfect for BBQs, potlucks, meal prep, or a healthy family lunch.

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🛒 Ingredients

🥗 For the Salad

* 🍝 300 g (10 oz) bowtie (farfalle) pasta

* 🫘 1 can (15 oz / 400 g) black beans, drained and rinsed

* 🌽 1 cup sweet corn kernels

* 🫑 1 red bell pepper, diced

* 🧅 ½ red onion, finely diced

* 🫒 ½ cup sliced black olives

* 🌿 ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

* 🌶️ 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional)

* 🍋 Juice of 1 lime

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🥣 Light Greek Yogurt Dressing

* 🥛 1 cup plain Greek yogurt

* 🫒 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

* 🍋 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

* 🧄 1 garlic clove, minced

* 🌿 1 teaspoon cumin

* 🌶️ 1 teaspoon chili powder

* 🌱 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

* 🧂 Salt, to taste

* ⚫ Freshly ground black pepper

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Pasta

Boil the pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water, and allow it to cool completely.

2️⃣ Prepare the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

3️⃣ Assemble the Salad

In a large serving bowl, combine the cooled pasta, black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, olives, cilantro, and jalapeño.

4️⃣ Toss Everything Together

Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until every ingredient is evenly coated.

5️⃣ Chill & Serve

Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to blend beautifully.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

Enjoy this refreshing pasta salad with:

* 🌮 Grilled chicken or steak

* 🥩 BBQ ribs

* 🌯 Tacos or burritos

* 🥑 Fresh avocado slices

* 🌽 Grilled corn on the cob

* 🍋 Extra lime wedges

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👨‍🍳 Pro Tips

✨ Cook the pasta just until al dente to maintain the perfect texture.

🌽 Fresh grilled corn adds an incredible smoky flavor.

🧀 Sprinkle with crumbled cotija or feta cheese for extra richness.

🥑 Add diced avocado just before serving for a creamy finish.

❄️ The salad tastes even better after chilling for a few hours.

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📊 Nutrition (Per Serving)

* 🔥 Calories: 360

* 💪 Protein: 14 g

* 🍝 Carbohydrates: 46 g

* 🥑 Fat: 12 g

* 🌾 Fiber: 9 g

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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ Ready in just 30 minutes

✅ High in protein and fiber

✅ Light, creamy, and refreshing

✅ Perfect for meal prep and summer gatherings

✅ Packed with colorful vegetables and bold Mexican flavors