Southwestern Pasta Salad

Pasta is tossed with a zesty dressing of lime juice, chili powder and cumin. Corn, black beans, red and green bell pepper, tomatoes and cilantro add texture, flavor and color.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 217 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• ½ cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• ½ cup diced green bell pepper
• ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 ½ cups whole kernel corn
• 2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
• 1 cup chopped roma (plum) tomatoes
• ½ (16 ounce) package rotini pasta

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

Step 3

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.