Gazpacho Pasta Salad

Lime-tomato dressing with a jalapeno kick makes for a great summer salad. Add 1 cup of cooked chicken or shrimp to make a main dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 244 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 4 green onions, chopped
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• ½ pound rotelle pasta
• 1 cucumber
• 6 fluid ounces tomato juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In large bowl combine pasta, onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, tomatoes, cucumber, oil, salt, garlic, lime juice, black pepper and tomato juice. Toss well and chill in refrigerator for 2 hours. Toss again before serving.