Southwestern Pasta Salad

Southwestern Pasta Salad

Really popular at potlucks–make a double batch! Very easy and very delicious. Serve on a bed of lettuce for a nice touch.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Yield:
8 servings
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • ½ (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 ½ cups whole kernel corn
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ½ cup diced green bell pepper
  • ½ cup diced red bell pepper
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup chopped roma (plum) tomatoes

Directions

Step 1
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.

Step 2
In a large bowl combine oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt and garlic. Stir in pasta and set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.

Step 3
Stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with tomatoes and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

217
Calories
10g
Fat
27g
Carbs
7g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 217
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 13%
Saturated Fat2g 9%
Sodium468mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate27g 10%
Dietary Fiber6g 22%
Total Sugars2g
Protein7g
Vitamin C29mg 143%
Calcium39mg 3%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium369mg 8%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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