Ingredients
– 8 ounces rotini pasta
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
– 1 cup corn (canned or frozen)
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 1 avocado, diced
– ½ cup red onion, finely diced
– ½ cup cilantro, chopped
– 1 teaspoon cumin
– 1 teaspoon chili powder
– ½ teaspoon garlic powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
– ¼ cup olive oil
– 2 tablespoons lime juice
– 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Creating Southwestern Pasta Salad is easy! Just follow these simple instructions:
1. Cook the Pasta: In a large pot, boil water and cook the rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool.
2. Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large salad bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, diced red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, and cilantro.
4. Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables. Gently toss to ensure everything is well coated.
5. Chill (Optional): For enhanced flavor, cover the salad and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
6. Serve: After chilling, give the salad another gentle toss and adjust seasoning if necessary.
These straightforward steps will guide you in creating this incredible pasta salad effortlessly!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-6 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 10g