Southwestern Pasta Salad
Southwestern Pasta Salad tosses twirly rotini with sweet corn, hearty black beans, bell peppers, tomatoes, and cilantro in a punchy lime–chili and cumin dressing. It’s tangy, lightly smoky, and fresh, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a lively side with grilled dishes. Serve chilled or at room temperature for bright, balanced flavors.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until slightly firm, about 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and garlic. Stir in the pasta; set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Stir in the corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper, and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with the tomatoes and the remaining cilantro. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Calories 301.86 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.35 g Moderate
- Carbs 37.95 g Moderate
- Total Fat 15.42 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.79 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 171.22 mg Moderate
- Fiber 6.35 g Good Source
- Sugar 13.89 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 91.44 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.51 mg Moderate
- Potassium 72.41 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 606.15 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 181.36 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Southwestern Pasta Salad is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Chili Powder, Diced Bell Pepper, and Diced Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 301.86 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Southwestern Pasta Salad?
- It is a Tex-Mex salad recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Southwestern Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Chili Powder, Diced Bell Pepper, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Southwestern Pasta Salad?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Southwestern 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 301.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Southwestern Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 3 steps.
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