Tex-Mex Pasta Salad

A scrumptious salad made with hot chili peppers and monterey jack cheese that is perfect for a summer barbecue!
Yield
4 servingsPrep
30 minCook
0 minReady
30 minIngredients
Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
---|---|---|---|
4 | each |
tomatoes
chopped |
|
1 | each |
sweet red bell peppers
green, cubed |
|
1 | each |
sweet red bell peppers
yellow, cubed |
|
½ | each |
hot chili peppers
chopped |
*
|
3 | tablespoons | olive oil |
|
3 | tablespoons |
vinegar
red wine |
|
1 | each |
garlic
clove, minced |
|
2 | tablespoons |
parsley leaves
fresh, chopped |
|
1 | tablespoon | chili powder |
|
2 | cups |
pasta
cooked |
*
|
½ | cup |
monterey jack cheese
cubed |
*
|
2 | tablespoons | sunflower seeds |
|
Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Directions
Combine vegetables in large bowl. Combine oil, vinegar, garlic, parsley, chili powder, salt & pepper to taste. Pour over vegetable mixture. Stir in cooked pasta, sprinkle with cheese and sunflower seeds, toss. Chill.
Comments
I used this recipe in the past but it originally tricolor pasta. Great for a large barbecue