Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Southwest Pasta Salad

Southwest Pasta Salad

From: Cuisine at Home, Issue No. 75
Makes: 12-13 cups
Total Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition: per 1/2 cup - 155 cal; 7g fat (1g sat); 0mg chol; 38mg sodium; 20g carbs; 3g fiber; 3g protein.

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb dry pasta (rotini or farfalle)
  • 1 lb frozen corn, thawed
  • 1 can sliced black olives (3.8 oz) drained
  • 2 red bell peppers, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups sliced scallions
  • 3 tbs chopped garlic
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1-2 tbs white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbs minced fresh oregano or 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
Instructions:
  1. Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and toss with corn, olives, bell peppers, scallions, and garlic in a large bowl.
  2. Whisk together oil, lime juice, vinegar, oregano, cumin, coriander, and cayenne in a bowl. Pour over pasta-vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Season pasta with salt and pepper. Gently stir in avocados just before serving.

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