fiesta pasta salad

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

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Teresa Jacobson

New Orleans, LA

Updated on Aug 29, 2012

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.

Rate

prep time 20 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

12 ounces bow-tie pasta, uncooked
10 ounces frozen corn
1 1/2 cups salsa
1 cup black beans, canned (drained and rinsed)
1 cup cannelini beans, canned (drained and rinsed)
2 1/4 ounces sliced black olives, drained
3 - roma or plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (about a handful)
1 1/2 cups cheese, diced or shredded (use your favorite)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste

How To Make fiesta pasta salad

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.
Step 3

*** This tastes best when you can refrigerate for a few hours or overnight to allow the flavors to blend together.
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