Southwestern Pasta Salad

Southwestern Pasta Salad

Flavorsome Southwest pasta salad with rotini, corn, black beans, red and green bell pepper, tomatoes, cilantro, and a zesty lime and chili dressing.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
240 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with tomatoes and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Step 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
Step 3
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.

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
  • 1 cup chopped roma (plum) tomatoes
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.33333334326744 cup vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 0.5 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 0.25 cup fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 0.5 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
  • 1.5 cups whole kernel corn

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