Description
A flavorful pasta salad bringing together the flavors of Mexico with fresh cilantro, black beans, tomato, peppers, corn and a light cilantro lime dressing.
Scale
Ingredients
- 3/4 of a box of a 1 lb. box of pasta (I use whole wheat)
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 large green pepper, chopped
- 1/2 large red pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup of corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped (a little extra for garnish)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 Tbsp. lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon of Mexican oregano (or regular oregano if Mexican oregano is too spicy for you}
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package. Once cooked run the pasta under cold water to stop the pasta from cooking further. Set aside.
- In a long mixing bowl combine black beans, green pepper, red pepper, corn and cherry tomatoes and mix well. Add pasta once cooled and continue to mix.
- In a small food processor combine the cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, garlic powder, Mexican oregano. Blend well until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle this cilantro dressing over the pasta salad and mix well. Garnish with cilantro.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate.
Notes
If you refrigerate the salad you might need to add a bit more dressing if it gets soaked up.
Have a fun weekend & stay warm.
Julia
Ginny McMeans
Wednesday 6th of March 2013
What a beautiful recipe. It sounds so healthy and I can't wait to try it.
A Cedar Spoon
Thursday 7th of March 2013
Thanks Ginny! It is healthy and tastes great.
A Cedar Spoon
Thursday 7th of March 2013
Thanks Ginny! It is healthy and tastes great. I hope you get a chance to make it.
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking
Tuesday 26th of February 2013
I hope you had a great visit with your parents over the weekend! I love anything Mexican and pasta, you just combined my two faves! PS I think I have the same plate!!
katie
Monday 25th of February 2013
Oh my this looks and sounds amazing! Love making pasta salads!
A Cedar Spoon
Monday 25th of February 2013
You have to try it out! Pasta salads are great--easy to make, healthy and taste good too.
Elizabeth
Friday 22nd of February 2013
I actually live in TN and wish we had snow! Plus, I think winter is a great time to make comforting pasta dishes!!
Becky @ Olives n Wine
Friday 22nd of February 2013
This looks like something that I would adore! Plus it is healthy and quick for busy weeknight dinners. Happy Friday! Enjoy the weekend with your family :)
A Cedar Spoon
Friday 22nd of February 2013
Thanks Becky! Have a great weekend.