V'S SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD

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If you like a citrus based dressing with rotini pasta, give this one a try. I make this salad for a nice refreshing twist for pasta salad. This is one of our family favorite Southwestern Salads. Enjoy as a side dish or add cooked chicken and make it a meal in one! Served chilled Bueno ;)

Provided by Vseward Chef-V

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

16 ounces rotini pasta
1/4 cup light olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne, to taste
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon salsa, to taste
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups whole kernel corn (can, Frozen or Fresh)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, rough chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup black olives, sliced
1/2 cup red onion
1 large avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • 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.
  • In a large bowl combine oil, vinegar, lime juice, cayenne, cumin, salt, garlic, dried cilantro and salsa.
  • Stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper, tomatoes, olives and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with avocado and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled.

Jaiden Ames
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This pasta salad is a great summer dish. It's light and refreshing and perfect for a hot day.


Sheikh Riyadh Feni
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I'm not a big fan of cilantro, but I love the dressing in this pasta salad. It's so flavorful and creamy.


Ajab Khan
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Muhammad minder Kalyar
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I made this pasta salad for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Dariane Watson
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or steak.


Ashna Kalare
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful and the vegetables are fresh and crisp.


NINO DA GOD
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


argyro papadopoulou
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I love that this pasta salad is so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand and it always turns out great.


SK Funny Comedy
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I usually make it the night before and it's even better the next day.


Diana Michelle
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Jawaid Ansari
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This pasta salad is amazing! I made it for a party and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it.


Alejandra Orellana
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This is my go-to pasta salad recipe. It's so simple to make and it's always a hit. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Krys Godson
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I love this pasta salad! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add some extra black beans and corn to make it even more hearty.


Md Naeem Hassan
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I made this pasta salad for dinner last night and it was delicious! The combination of flavors is perfect and the salad is so refreshing. I will definitely be making this again.


mariam mariamshahid
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This pasta salad was a hit at our last potluck! It's so fresh and flavorful, and the dressing is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


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