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 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| 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
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | each |
tomatoes
chopped |
|
| 1 | each |
sweet red bell peppers
green, cubed |
|
| 1 | each |
sweet red bell peppers
yellow, cubed |
|
| 0.5 | each |
hot chili peppers
chopped |
*
|
| 45 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 45 | ml |
vinegar
red wine |
|
| 1 | each |
garlic
clove, minced |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
parsley leaves
fresh, chopped |
|
| 15 | ml |
chili powder
|
|
| 473 | ml |
pasta
cooked |
*
|
| 118 | ml |
monterey jack cheese
cubed |
*
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
sunflower seeds
|
|
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.
