ZESTY SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD
This goes over well at potlucks - when there's a choice of more than one pasta salad, this one usually goes first. Oddly enough, the leftovers make good soup, too! I just add the leftovers to some vegetable broth and canned tomatoes, and season it with more of the same spices that were in the recipe. This recipe originally came from allrecipes.com, but I have tweaked it in a way that suits me better. As always I have cut back on the oil and lime juice, so add more back in if it suits you. I love the amount of chili powder and cumin in this, but it may be a bit much for some so use less if you don't like those flavors as much as I do.
Provided by Vino Girl
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 2h30m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Prepare pasta according to package instructions.
- When making pasta salad, I like to cook my pasta a minute or two less than recommended so it stays firmer in the dressing, and holds up better against breaking apart when tossing.
- Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl whisk together oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt and garlic.
- Gently stir in pasta and set aside.
- Gently stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper, onion, tomatoes and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves.
- Garnish with the remaining cilantro.
- Cover and chill at least 2 hours.
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Dildar Shah
[email protected]This salad was a complete disaster. I followed the recipe exactly, but it turned out inedible. I'm never making it again.
Deborrah Thompson
[email protected]The salad was missing something. I think I'll add some more vegetables next time.
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[email protected]The pasta was overcooked. I think I'll cook it for less time next time.
Among Florence
[email protected]The salad was a little bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more seasonings next time.
Mumtaz Zazai
[email protected]The dressing was a little too oily for my taste. I think I'll use less olive oil next time.
Aleem Inayat
[email protected]I found that the salad was a little too spicy for my taste. Next time, I'll use less chili powder.
Daniel Storm
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, so I used parsley instead. The salad was still delicious, but I think it would have been even better with cilantro.
Ohemaa Amoako
[email protected]This is a great salad for a summer cookout or picnic. It's easy to make and transport, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Bernice Egbiremon
[email protected]I love that this salad is so versatile. I've added different vegetables and protein to it, and it's always delicious.
Ricci Alessandro
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish. I made it the night before my party, and it was even better the next day.
Israel Lucio
[email protected]I made this salad for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavors and the creamy avocado dressing.
taj mohammed
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, and the results were perfect. The salad was flavorful and refreshing, and the dressing was delicious.
Alex Kihara
[email protected]This is the best pasta salad I've ever had! I've made it twice in the last week, and both times it was a huge success.
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[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one is a game-changer! The combination of flavors and textures is amazing.
Shalom Fish
[email protected]This pasta salad was a hit at my summer potluck! The flavors were bright and fresh, and the dressing was perfectly tangy. I especially loved the addition of the avocado and corn.