Southwestern Pasta Salad With Cilantro Lime Dressing
- FOR THE SALAD:
- 1 package (9 Ounce) Tortellini
- 8 ounces, weight Rotini Pasta
- 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Corn, Drained
- 1 can (15 Oz. Size) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained
- 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, chopped
- 1 can (2.25 Ounce) Sliced Black Olives, Drained
- 1 can (4-ounce) Can Diced Green Chilies, Drained
- 1-1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 bunch Green Onions, Chopped (about 6 To 8)
- 1 cup Chopped Tomatoes
- FOR THE DRESSING:
- 3/4 cups Olive Oil
- 1/4 cups White Wine Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
- 1/3 cups Picante Sauce Or Salsa
- 3 Tablespoons Cilantro, Minced
- 1 Tablespoon Dried Basil
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and rinse with cold water. Drain and place in a large bowl. Add corn, black beans, red pepper, black olives, green chilies, cheese, green onions and tomatoes. Stir gently to combine.
- In a small bowl whisk oil, white wine vinegar, lime juice, picante sauce, cilantro, basil, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Pour dressing over salad and toss gently to combine. Refrigerate for 1 hour to let the flavors blend.
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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/salads/southwestern-pasta-salad-with-cilantro-lime-dressing/ (may not work)