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Easy Southwest Pasta Salad with Lime Vinaigrette Dressing

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!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
13 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 234 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: Italian , American

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
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  1. Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente.
  2. Drain and set aside to cool.
  3. Drain and rinse the corn and black beans, and dice the fresh vegetables.
Make the dressing:
  1. 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
  1. 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.
  1. Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator for a few days.
  2.  Devour.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.