SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD

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I created this southwestern pasta salad for a friend who owns a catering business. I was told it was a hit at her events and it's now among the most-requested dishes. -Valonda Seward, Coarsegold, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon salsa
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked spiral or cavatappi pasta
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cans (2-1/4 ounces each) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 small green pepper, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first 8 ingredients until blended. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water., In a large bowl, mix pasta, corn, beans, tomatoes, olives, peppers, onion and 1/4 cup cilantro. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving., Just before serving, top with avocado and the remaining cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Keenan lee Jordaan
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are so bright and cheerful. I love that it's also healthy, so I can feel good about eating it.


Md Rajo
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes and this one definitely hit the spot. It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love that it's also healthy, so I can feel good about eating it.


Mehedi Xhmed
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This is my favorite pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect dish for any occasion.


Ghaith Alazzawi
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was the perfect dish. It traveled well and stayed fresh all day. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Mustafa Bugti
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This pasta salad is perfect for summer. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are so bright and cheerful. I love that it's also healthy, so I can feel good about eating it.


Zainab Abdullahinyam
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so fresh and flavorful, and the dressing is to die for. I'll definitely be making this again.


polash dey
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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love that it's customizable too, so I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's so easy to make and so delicious.


Arif 2743
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This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are so bright and cheerful. I love that it's also healthy, so I can feel good about eating it.


Boone Shangle
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes and this one definitely hit the spot. It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love that it's also healthy, so I can feel good about eating it.


Aaron Ruiz
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This is my favorite pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures. It's the perfect dish for any occasion.


D Schilling
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I made this pasta salad for a picnic and it was the perfect dish. It traveled well and stayed fresh all day. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Magar Dev
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This pasta salad is perfect for summer. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are so bright and cheerful. I love that it's also healthy, so I can feel good about eating it.


Imtiaz khan Yousafzai
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so fresh and flavorful, and the dressing is to die for. I'll definitely be making this again.


Londeka Similo
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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love that it's customizable too, so I can add or remove ingredients to suit my taste.


razakhan aryuobi
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's so easy to make and so delicious.


mbabazi rgjj
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This pasta salad is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The flavors are so fresh and flavorful, and the dressing is the perfect balance of tangy and creamy.


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