Southwest Style Pasta Salad


Ingredients:

  • 12 ounces dry mini farfalle pasta, cooked al dente per package instructions
  • 1 can sweet corn kernels, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can capellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 large red onion, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup packed cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • Salt and pepper
Directions:
  • Place the first 8 ingredients in a large salad bowl.
  • Whisk together oil, lime juice, brown sugar, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper until well incorporated. 
  • Pour dressing over pasta and vegetables (you might not want to use all of the dressing), toss to combine, serve and enjoy!
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