Fiesta Pasta Salad

Name: Fiesta Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8-10
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 12 oz bow-tie pasta, uncooked; 10 oz frozen corn; 1 1/2 c salsa; 1 c black beans, canned (drained and rinsed); 1 c cannelini beans, canned (drained and rinsed); 2 1/4 oz sliced black olives, drained; 3 roma or plum tomatoes, diced; 1/2 c fresh cilantro, chopped (about a handful); 1 1/2 c cheese, diced or shredded (use your favorite); 2 Tbsp lime juice; 1/2 Tbsp cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 tsp minced garlic; 3 Tbsp olive oil; salt and pepper to taste

By Teresa Jacobson
@foundmyzen

This is my vegetarian version of a similar pasta salad I've seen. Easy to throw together or use what you have on hand. You can substitute any type of bean you like or add meat if you want. Use your favorite cheese too. It's very versatile and filling.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Comments:

4 Comments

Serves:

8-10

Prep:

20 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

12 oz

bow-tie pasta, uncooked
10 oz

frozen corn
1 1/2 c

salsa
1 c

black beans, canned (drained and rinsed)
1 c

cannelini beans, canned (drained and rinsed)
2 1/4 oz

sliced black olives, drained
3

roma or plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 c

fresh cilantro, chopped (about a handful)
1 1/2 c

cheese, diced or shredded (use your favorite)
2 Tbsp

lime juice
1/2 Tbsp

cumin
1 tsp

chili powder
1 tsp

minced garlic
3 Tbsp

olive oil
·

salt and pepper to taste
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How to Make Fiesta Pasta Salad

Step-by-Step

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and stir in frozen corn. The heat from the pasta will defrost the corn and the corn will cool the pasta. Stir in salsa. Add beans, black olives, tomatoes, cilantro and cheese to pasta mixture and toss well.
In a small bowl, combine lime juice, cumin, chili powder, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to blend well. Refrigerate until time to serve.
*** This tastes best when you can refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to allow the flavors to blend together.

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