Name: Mexican Pasta Salad recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: australian, mexican
Ingredients: 250g dried curly pasta; 1/3 cup whole-egg mayonnaise; 2 tbs sour cream; 2 tbs lime juice; 1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce; 2 tbs finely chopped fresh coriander leaves, plus extra leaves to serve; 1 red capsicum, cut into 1cm pieces; 125g can corn kernels, drained, rinsed; 4 spring onions, thinly sliced, plus extra to serve; 250g cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/3 x 200g packet corn chips; 1 avocado, chopped; A pinch of salt and pepper

by Super Food Ideas Last updated on 01/06/2020

At just $1.88 per serve, this quick and easy Mexican pasta salad with creamy Tabasco dressing is a party staple. - Super Food Ideas

Ingredients

250g dried curly pasta
1/3 cup whole-egg mayonnaise
2 tbs sour cream
2 tbs lime juice
1/2 tsp Tabasco sauce
2 tbs finely chopped fresh coriander leaves, plus extra leaves to serve
1 red capsicum, cut into 1cm pieces
125g can corn kernels, drained, rinsed
4 spring onions, thinly sliced, plus extra to serve
250g cherry tomatoes, halved
1/3 x 200g packet corn chips
1 avocado, chopped
A pinch of salt and pepper

Method

Step 1

Cook pasta in a large saucepan of salted boiling water following packet directions. Drain. Refresh under cold water. Drain well.
Step 2

Whisk mayonnaise and sour cream together in a bowl until smooth. Add lime juice, Tabasco sauce, coriander and 2 tbs water. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk until combined.
Step 3

Place pasta in a large serving bowl. Add capsicum, corn, onion, 3/4 of the mayonnaise mixture and 3/4 of tomato. Stir to combine.
Step 4

Top with corn chips, avocado and remaining tomato. Drizzle with remaining mayonnaise mixture. Sprinkle with extra coriander and onion. Serve.