Southwestern spin on the classic pasta salad
SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD
Serves:
24 bars Difficulty Level: 1 (of 5) Prep Time: 10 Minutes Ready In:
INGREDIENTS:
•1/2 lb. rotini or other spiral pasta
•2 tomatoes\raw, diced
•1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
•2 carrots\raw, shredded
•1/4 cup red onion\raw, chopped
•1-1/1 cup black beans
•1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
•1 Tbsp. lime juice
•1 Tbsp. jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced (WEAR RUBBER GLOVES WHEN MINCING
AND CHOPPING JALAPENO PEPPERS)
•3/4 tsp. chili powder
•3/4 tsp. ground cumin
•1 avocado, cut into smaller pieces
•1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (CILANTRO IS A POWERFUL FLAVOR, USE SPARINGLY)
PROCEDURE:
•Cook pasta in boiling salted water 8-10 minutes, or until al
dente.
•Drain and transfer pasta to a large bowl. Add next 4 ingredients and toss.
•Combine remaining ingredients, except cilantro, in a jar with a tight-fitting
lid.
•Shake vigorously. Pour dressing over pasta. Add fresh cilantro and toss
thoroughly.
•Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Enjoy!
Chef Phil
