Cowboy Caviar Pasta Salad

For the pasta

• 115 g (1 cup) elbow macaroni or other small pasta shapes
• 1 tsp salt

For the salad

• 400 g (14oz) black beans
• 400 g (14oz) black-eyed peas
• 200 g (70z) corn, canned or fresh
• 1 red onion
• 1 red pepper
• 1 green pepper
• 3 tomatoes , seeds removed if preferred
• 1 avocado
• 1 Jalapeño , red or green
• small bunch coriander (cilantro)

For the dressing

• 1 garlic clove , minced
• 3 tbsp olive oil , extra virgin
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 lime , juiced
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt , or to taste
• 1/2 tsp black pepper , or to taste

To serve

• handful tortilla chips , plus more to serve