Spicy Jalapeño Pasta Salad
PinServings: 8
This Spicy Jalapeño Pasta Salad is packed with spicy and cool flavors. It's also really easy to throw together and a unique dish for summer parties.
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces whole wheat corkscrew pasta - or gluten free
- 2-3 medium fresh corn - husks removed (or 1 15-ounce can sweet corn, drained)
- 1/3 cup vegan mayonnaise - I like Organic Vegenaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha
- 3 tablespoons Frank's Red Hot or other favorite hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice - about 1 medium lime
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar - rice vinegar or lemon juice works too
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1 can black beans - rinsed and drained (you can also use these Instant Pot Chipotle Black Beans)
- 1/2 cup chopped sundried tomatoes
- 2-3 medium jalapeños - seeded and diced fine
- 3/4 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Spanish paprika - or regular paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large avocado - diced
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil pasta according to package directions (to al dente). Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In another medium to large pot, add water over high heat. When boiling, add the ears of corn and cook for 6-7 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
- Rinse with cold water. When cooled, using a sharp knife, carefully remove the corn from the cob onto a plate.
- To a large bowl, add the vegan mayo, sriracha, hot sauce, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and unsweetened almond milk. Stir. Add the sweet corn, black beans, sun-dried tomatoes, jalapeños, green onions, cilantro, black pepper, Spanish paprika and salt. Stir. Add the cooked pasta and stir until well blended. Top with diced avocado and stir. Serve immediately*. Add more hot sauce, if desired.
Notes
*As stated above, this dish is best served immediately. If making this dish ahead of time, keep sauce and diced avocado separate from pasta and mix just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.25cup | Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.1g | Protein: 9.6g | Fat: 12.2g | Sodium: 4.7mg | Sugar: 3.5g
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