Southwest Pasta Salad

Southwest Pasta Salad with fresh corn, black beans and cherry tomatoes in a zesty lime and spice dressing is a Southwest treat in every bite. 

– 1 pound fusili pasta  – 15 ounces black beans  – 15 ounces corn – 2 cup cherry tomatoes  – 1 medium green bell pepper – ½ medium red onion – ½ cup fresh cilantro  – 1 medium jalapeno pepper  – ½ cup cotija cheese – ¼ cup lime juice – ¼ cup olive oil – 2 cloves garlic  – 1 teaspoon honey – 1 teaspoon ground cumin – ½ teaspoon chili powder – ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika – salt and pepper

Ingredient

Direction

Prepare the pasta in accordance with the stipulations on the package. After draining, rinse the area with cold water. 

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Mix cooked pasta, black beans, corn, red and green peppers, red onion, cilantro and jalapeno pepper in a large bowl. Mix.

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Mix lime juice, olive oil, garlic, honey, cumin, chilli powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. 

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The dish features black beans, corn, tomatoes, jalapeños, perfectly cooked pasta, and a spicy lime dressing. 

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After adding the dressing, toss to coat the pasta salad. Cotija cheese crumbles should be added on top of the pasta salad. 

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Before serving, cover the pasta salad and place it in the refrigerator for at least one hour. 

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