Cold Southwestern Bow Tie Pasta

Name: Cold Southwestern Bow Tie Pasta recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground red chile pepper; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 (9 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained; ½ (15 ounce) can black beans, drained; ½ (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained; 2 green onions, sliced; 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced

by Evan Dean 2 years ago

3.7 (9)

10 minutes

472.9 kcal

63.8 g carbs

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Description

An easy pasta salad bursting with flavor. It is fantastic for your next potluck. But bring a lot, it goes fast!

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground red chile pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (9 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
½ (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
½ (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
2 green onions, sliced
2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
2. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, ground chile pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Stir corn, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, and green onions into the dressing to coat. Gently mix avocados into bean mixture; fold bow tie pasta into the salad. Cover salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 6 servings

calories: 472.9 kcal

carbohydrates: 63.8 g

protein: 12.7 g

saturated fat: 3.1 g

sodium: 415.2 mg

fiber: 10.3 g

sugar: 4.1 g