Chilled Southwest Bow-Tie Pasta Salad
Chilled Southwest Bow-Tie Pasta Salad blends tender pasta with sweet corn, creamy avocado, and black beans in a bright, lime-forward dressing kissed with cumin and chile. The mix of fresh cilantro and gentle heat makes each bite crisp and refreshing. Serve it at summer potlucks, backyard cookouts, or as a make-ahead lunch that holds its flavor well.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook the bow tie pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet slightly firm, about 12 minutes; drain.
- 3
Whisk the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, ground chile pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl.
- 4
Stir the corn, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, and green onions into the dressing to coat.
- 5
Gently mix the avocados into the bean mixture; fold the bow tie pasta into the salad.
- 6
Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
- Calories 468.09 kcal High
- Protein 12.41 g Good Source
- Carbs 65.9 g Moderate
- Total Fat 20.14 g High
- Saturated Fat 2.75 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 149.16 mg Moderate
- Fiber 10.88 g Good Source
- Sugar 4.16 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 51.26 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.67 mg Low Source
- Potassium 629.58 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 14.69 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 11.54 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chilled Southwest Bow Tie Pasta Salad is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Black Beans, Cayenne Pepper, and Chili Pepper. Each serving provides about 468.09 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chilled Southwest Bow-Tie Pasta Salad?
- It is a Tex-Mex salad recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Chilled Southwest Bow-Tie Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Black Beans, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Pepper, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chilled Southwest Bow-Tie Pasta Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 468.09 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chilled Southwest Bow-Tie Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
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