Easy Southwest Pasta Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
User Reviews
4.8
36 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
13 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
234 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Lunch
Easy Southwest Pasta Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
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Tuck into this gorgeous, fresh easy Southwest Pasta Salad! Black beans, corn, red peppers, jalapenos, cilantro and red onions feature in this pasta salad. With the addition of the lime vinaigrette... oh, myyyyyyy. Pair with grilled protein for a super summery dinner!
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces gemelli pasta
- 15.25oz can sweet corn
- 15oz can black beans
- 1 cup red pepper (diced)
- ½ cup red onion (diced small)
- 1 small jalapeño (diced small)
- 1/2 cup cilantro finely chopped
DRESSING
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup white vinegar (use white wine or rice)
- ¼ cup lime juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cracked pepper
GARNISH
- Queso Fresco cheese (I used about 1/3 of a round)
- Extra limes
- extra cilantro
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
- Drain and set aside to cool.
- Drain and rinse the corn and black beans, and dice the fresh vegetables.
Make the dressing:
- Whisk together all dressing ingredients, until very well blended (alternatively put all the ingredients in a jar with a tight fitting lid and shake).
Assembly
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, the vegetables and the dressing.
Serve
Garnish with Queso Fresco cheese, extra limes and cilantro.
- Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator for a few days.
- Devour.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
296mg
(12%)
Potassium
171mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
675IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
29.4mg
(33%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 171mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 675IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 29.4mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
36 reviews
Excellent
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