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Southwest Pasta Salad with Chipotle Dressing

A vibrant and flavorful salad packed with black beans, corn, and a smoky chipotle dressing, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Mexican, Vegan
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups pasta use your favorite shape, such as rotini or penne
  • 1 can black beans canned for convenience
  • 1 cup corn frozen or fresh
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 medium red bell pepper diced
  • 1 medium red onion finely chopped
  • 1 medium avocado sliced or cubed
For the Chipotle Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil base for the dressing
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon cumin a pinch enhances flavor
  • to taste salt & pepper for seasoning

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Boil a pot of salted water and add your favorite pasta. Cook according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
  2. While the pasta cools, finely chop bell peppers, red onion, and cherry tomatoes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, chipotle powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cooled pasta, chopped veggies, black beans, and corn. Pour in the chipotle dressing and mix gently until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh cilantro or avocado slices for an extra burst of flavor.

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