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Southwestern Pasta Salad Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 lb. rotini pasta
1 lb. frozen sweet corn thawed
1 3.8 oz can sliced black olives
2 red or yellow bell peppers, diced
1 can black beans
1 1/2 cups sliced scallions
1 Tbsp. minced garlic (can sub garlic powder if garlic is too strong)
2/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1-2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar (start small and add more to taste)
1 Tbsp. fresh oregano or 2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. cumin
1 tsp. coriander
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 ripe avocados diced
Salt and Pepper to taste
Directions:
Directions:
Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and toss with corn, olives, bell peppers, scallions, black beans and garlic in a large bowl.

Whisk together oil, lime juice, vinegar, oregano, cumin, coriander, and cayenne in a bowl. Slowly pour over pasta, tasting as you go to avoid adding too much. Stir to coat pasta.

Season with salt and pepper. Add diced avocados just before serving.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12-13 cups
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 minutes

 

 

 

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