Southwest Pasta Salad
from kristineskitchenblog.comFull of all of the southwestern flavors that you love, this Southwest Pasta Salad with a spicy chili-lime dressing is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Servings: 8 as a Main Dish or 12 as a Side Dish
Calories: 452kcal
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 lb. bowtie pasta
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 bell peppers cut into thin 1-inch long slices (orange, red, and/or yellow)
- 15 oz. can black beans rinsed and drained
- 15 oz. can corn rinsed and drained
- 4 green onions thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
- 4 oz. Monterey jack cheese cut into small cubes
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
For the dressing:
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- ¾ tsp. cumin
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp. onion powder
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until barely al dente (do not overcook). Rinse pasta in cold water; drain. Place pasta in a large bowl.
- Add tomatoes, bell peppers, black beans, corn, green onions, cheese, and cilantro.
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over salad and gently toss until evenly distributed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/8 to 1/12 recipe | Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 68g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1779IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 3mg
