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Southwestern Bow Tie Pasta Salad

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
60 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Lunch
Southwestern Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Ingredients
  • 1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground red chile pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (9 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1/2 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • 1/2 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced
Instructions
1
Boil a large quantity of salted water in a massive vessel until it reaches a rolling frenzy, then cook the bow tie pasta within this boiling water mixture, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until it reaches a tender yet springy texture, approximately 12 minutes; drain excess water.
2
To create the dressing, combine a generous amount of olive oil with freshly squeezed lime juice, chopped cilantro, garlic powder, ground cumin, ground chile pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper in a spacious container. Stir the ingredients together until well combined.
3
Mix corn, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, and green onions into the dressing until all components are evenly coated.
4
Gently incorporate sliced avocados into the bean mixture, taking care not to mash or bruise them.
5
Fold the cooked bow tie pasta into the salad mixture, ensuring it is evenly distributed and well combined.
6
Cover the salad with a layer of plastic wrap to prevent contamination, then refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.