Southwestern Pasta Salad

Name: Southwestern Pasta Salad
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: ⅓ cup vegetable oil; 🍋 ¼ cup fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt; 🧄 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 🌽 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

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

10 Min
8 Servings
$15

Southwestern Pasta Salad

Cost $15, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

10 Min
8 Servings
$15

INGREDIENTS

Dressing
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil
- 🍋 ¼ 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

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

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.

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

8
Protein
31
Carbs
10
Fats

💡 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.