Salsa Pasta Salad

A zesty shake of vinegar, cilantro, garlic salt, lemon juice, oil and sugar dances with pasta tossed with onion, bell pepper, olives, tomatoes and green chilies. Let the salad chill for a while to bring out all the festive flavors.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 178 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon white sugar
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• 1 onion, chopped
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons garlic salt
• 2 cups dry rainbow radiatore pasta
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• ⅓ cup distilled white vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot with boiling salted water cook radiatore pasta until al dente. Drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, combine chopped onion, bell pepper, olives, tomatoes, and green chilies in a large bowl.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, cilantro, garlic salt, lemon juice, vegetable oil, sugar and chili powder.

Step 4

Mix cooked pasta with vegetables. Toss with cilantro dressing and serve.