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.

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