Description
A zesty and colorful pasta salad with Southwestern flavors, perfect for picnics or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz rotini pasta
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup ranch dressing
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk ranch dressing, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss to coat.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add diced jalapeños.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for ranch dressing for a lighter option.
- Best served the same day to keep avocado fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southwestern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
