Southwestern Pasta Salad

By carlaschwartz

Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (8 oz.)
• 1 cup frozen sweet corn
• 1 (16 ounce) jar medium garlic-cilantro salsa (I use Muir Glen organic)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from food.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding corn during last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain; rinse with cold water.

2. In large bowl, stir together salsa, olive oil, lime juice, and salt. Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients.

3. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.