Description
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad perfect for warm nights, potlucks, or picnics, combining bold flavors and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions.
- Drain and let the pasta cool.
- Combine the black beans, corn, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl.
- Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and vegetables.
- Toss everything until the salad is evenly coated.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize with seasonal ingredients or additional proteins like chicken or shrimp. Serve cold or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta salad, southwestern, potluck, picnic, vegetarian