COLD SOUTHWESTERN BOW TIE PASTA

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An easy pasta salad bursting with flavor. It is fantastic for your next potluck. But bring a lot, it goes fast!

Provided by veithk

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Vegetarian Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground red chile pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (9 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
½ (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
½ (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
2 green onions, sliced
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  • Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, ground chile pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Stir corn, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, and green onions into the dressing to coat. Gently mix avocados into bean mixture; fold bow tie pasta into the salad. Cover salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.9 calories, Carbohydrate 63.8 g, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 10.3 g, Protein 12.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 415.2 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

Abdul Maleek
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would definitely make it again, but I would make a few changes to the dressing.


khan khan
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The dressing was a bit too oily for me. I would recommend using less olive oil or adding more vinegar to balance out the flavors.


Laylen Brough
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This pasta salad was a bit bland for my taste. I would have liked to see more spices or herbs in the dressing.


Vickie Senn
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few ingredients, but they all come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal.


malik ali Ali
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer cookout or picnic. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are just right.


Hafsa Khalid
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or steak. The flavors all come together perfectly, and the pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish.


Cat G.R
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I'm always looking for new pasta salad recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. It was quick and easy to make, and the end result was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ajwa Batool
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! I loved the unique flavor combination of the corn, black beans, and avocado. The dressing was also perfectly tangy and creamy.