Southwestern Pasta Salad

Name: Southwestern Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 8 cups, 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (8 oz); 1 cup frozen sweet corn; 1 (16 ounce) jar medium salsa; 1/4 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 red medium bell pepper, chopped (1 cup); 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed; 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

Submitted by SarahBeth

"This is from eatbetteramerica.com This is a great salad to take for lunch. Sometimes (if I have it left over), I add a little grilled chicken. I also usually use barilla PLUS pasta. :) Use your favorite salsa. I like ones with a lot of cilantro and garlic! Cook time is the time to chill."

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photo by Annacia

Ready In:: 2hrs 15mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 8 cups
Serves:: 8

ingredients

2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (8 oz)
1 cup frozen sweet corn
1 (16 ounce) jar medium salsa
¹⁄₄ cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
¹⁄₂ teaspoon sea salt
¹⁄₄ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 red medium bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

directions

Cook pasta as directed on box, adding corn during last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain; rinse with cold water.
In large bowl, stir together salsa, olive oil, lime juice and salt. Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients.
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

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Reviews

This was a nice tasty salad that made an good portable lunch. I made this exactly as posted, using a whole wheat pasta and a hot salsa. I enjoyed the lime and cilantro very much. Made for Please Review My Recipe Tag Game.

JackieOhNo!
This simple recipe just provided a marvelous summer salad dinner. With the exception of making less of the dressing out of personal preference it was made as directed. I loved the addition of the lime juice, it added a great spark to the flavors. It was made in the early morning and sitting in the fridge all day it was well marinated, chilled and delicious. Made for Photo Tag.

Annacia

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