V'S Southwestern Pasta Salad
- 16 ounces rotini pasta
- 1/4 cup light olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne, to taste
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon salsa, to taste
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups whole kernel corn (can, Frozen or Fresh)
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, rough chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion
- Garnish
- 1 large avocado, sliced
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
- In a large bowl combine oil, vinegar, lime juice, cayenne, cumin, salt, garlic, dried cilantro and salsa.
- Stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper, tomatoes, olives and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with avocado and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled.
rotini pasta, light olive oil, lime juice, cayenne, ground cumin, salt, cilantro, garlic, salsa, white wine vinegar, whole kernel corn, black beans, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, fresh cilantro, cherry tomatoes, black olives, red onion, avocado
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/vs-southwestern-pasta-salad-382410 (may not work)