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Southwestern Pasta Salad




Source of Recipe


Posted by LuAnn for CNC. Source: Allrecipes.com, submitted by Lisa P


Recipe Introduction


Haven't made this one (yet) GG, but found it at allrecipes.com and sounds like it'd be good - something different to try with your whole wheat pasta! Think I'll make it soon myself.

"Really popular at potlucks -- make a double batch! Very easy and very delicious." -allrecipes


List of Ingredients




1/2 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 1/2 cups whole kernel corn
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup chopped roma (plum) tomatoes

Recipe



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.
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.
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.

Makes 8 servings.