Southwestern Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Southwestern Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz. rotini pasta, plain or tri-color; 1/3 c. vegetable oil; 1/4 c. fresh lime juice; 1-2 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 medium chile in adobo sauce, seeded; 2 tsp. cumin; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1/2 c. each red and green bell pepper, diced; 1/2 c. red onion, diced; 1/2 c. fresh cilantro leaves, rough chop; 1 c. diced Roma tomatoes; salt and pepper to taste; 1 1/2 c. grilled corn

Servings: persons

8 oz. rotini pasta, plain or tri-color
1/3 c. vegetable oil
1/4 c. fresh lime juice
1-2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 medium chile in adobo sauce, seeded
2 tsp. cumin
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 tsp. salt
1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 c. each red and green bell pepper, diced
1/2 c. red onion, diced
1/2 c. fresh cilantro leaves, rough chop
1 c. diced Roma tomatoes
salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 c. grilled corn

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1. Boil pasta until al dente. Rinse with cold water and drain. Set aside in a large bowl.
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2. Grill corn until evenly charred. Remove corn from husk with a sharp knife.
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3. In a food processor or blender, combine oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, chipotle, salt and garlic. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning. If you want spicier add more chile powder or another chipotle.
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4. Add corn, beans, green and red pepper, onion and half the cilantro leaves to the pasta. Toss with dressing to coat. Add salt and pepper to taste. Salad can be seved in this bowl or on a large platter. Top with tomatoes and the rest of the cilantro leaves. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz. rotini pasta, plain or tri-color, 1/3 c. vegetable oil, 1/4 c. fresh lime juice, 1-2 Tbsp. chili powder, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Southwestern Pasta Salad

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