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Southwestern Pasta Salad

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"Really popular at potlucks -- make a double batch! Very easy and very delicious."
Southwestern Pasta Salad Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 195 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1/2 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 1/2 cups whole kernel corn
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup chopped roma (plum) tomatoes

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay

DIRECTIONS

  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.
  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.
  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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2009 by LISAKP71 
I'm glad lots of you love this recipe - I do, too! I *always* use less oil, and lots more lime... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2006 by TORIFAN 
This is EXCELLENT! For those who have commented that the salad is "too dry," please be sure... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2007 by cakegirl1977 
My entire family loves this recipe!!!! I made a few changes. I put 1 1/2 T Chili Powder, 1 t... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2003 by JASMINELUNA 
I enjoyed this recipe. I added a chopped, sweet onion, subbed a can of (drained) petite diced... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2003 by JDVMD 
Liked this; added a teaspoon of sugar because this helps intensify the flavors; also helped... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2008 by ALICETOTH 
I made some modifications to this recipe. I added a block of diced spicy pepper jack cheese... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2003 by BB34 
This was fantastic as is!!!! I was worried about the amount of chili, but it was fine. Fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2003 by BRUNOJEN 
This is a GREAT recipe. It is DELICIOUS! Many of my vegetarians want the recipe. It is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by SGUPTA4 
I think the red chili powder quantity should read 2 TEASPOONS and not TABLESPOONS. Otherwise,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.25 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by DREGINEK 
I really WANTED to like this pasta salad but I it was a little "dry" and I wasn't sure what to... MORE

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Nutritional Information
Southwestern Pasta Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 216

  • Total Fat: 10.3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 466mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.1g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 6.1g
  • Protein: 6.4g

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