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Southwestern Pasta Salad

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  • 10 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Dressing

    • â…“ cup vegetable oil
    • 🍋 ÂĽ cup fresh lime juice
    • 2 tablespoons chili powder
    • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, crushed

  • Main Salad

    • 🌽 1 ½ cups whole kernel corn
    • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
    • ½ cup diced green bell pepper
    • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
    • 🍅 1 cup chopped roma (plum) tomatoes

STEPS

1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.

2

Combine oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and garlic in a large bowl. Stir in pasta; set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.

3

Stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper and half of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with tomatoes and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

240

Calories

  • 8g
    Protein
  • 31g
    Carbs
  • 10g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Make this a day ahead and refrigerate for flavors to meld.Double the recipe for larger gatherings or potlucks.Add diced avocado for creaminess and extra nutrition.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.