Zesty Southwestern Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Zesty Southwestern Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces small shell pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cups frozen corn; 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 1 red onion, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

Servings: persons

8 ounces small shell pasta
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups frozen corn
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

1
Prepare pasta according to package instructions.
2
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.
3
Drain and rinse under cold water.
4
In a large bowl whisk together oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt and garlic.
5
Gently stir in pasta and set aside.
6
Gently stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper, onion, tomatoes and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves.
7
Garnish with the remaining cilantro.
8
Cover and chill at least 2 hours.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces small shell pasta, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Zesty 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.

Zesty Southwestern Pasta Salad

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