Southwest Pasta Salad

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Southwest pasta salad is filled with corn, black beans, and tons of veggies. It's a delicious, easy pasta salad recipe that's perfect for BBQs and potlucks.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Additional Time5

Total Time25

Course: 15 of the Best Pasta Salad Recipes on the Internet

Keyword: mexican, pasta salad, southwestern

Servings:

Author: Fiona

Ingredients

Southwest Pasta Salad

12 Ounce Pasta bite-sized
1 1/2 Cups Bell Peppers chopped, I used 1/2 red & 1/2 green
1 Cup Black Beans rinsed and drained
1 1/2 Cup Corn Kernels
2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes halved
1/2 Cup Red Onion chopped
1/2 Cup Cilantro chopped
Cotija Cheese optional

Chilli Lime Vinaigrette

1/4 Cup Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Lime Juice fresh
3 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
2 teaspoons Chilli Powder
1 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper

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Instructions

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and cool for 5 minutes.
12 Ounce Pasta
Meanwhile, make the salad dressing by whisking together all the ingredients in a small bowl.
1/4 Cup Olive Oil, 1/4 Cup Lime Juice, 3 Tablespoons White Wine Vinegar, 2 teaspoons Chilli Powder, 1 teaspoon Cumin, 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Add the cooled, cooked pasta to a very large salad bowl.
Add in the peppers, black beans, corn, tomatoes, red onion & cilantro.
1 1/2 Cups Bell Peppers, 1 Cup Black Beans, 1 1/2 Cup Corn Kernels, 2 Cups Cherry Tomatoes, 1/2 Cup Red Onion, 1/2 Cup Cilantro
Toss everything together with the chilli lime vinaigrette.
Cotija Cheese
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Store in the refrigerator, in a covered container for up to 5 days.

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