How to Make Cold Southwestern Bow Tie Pasta - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you in the mood for a refreshing and flavorful pasta salad that's perfect for those hot summer days? Look no further than this delicious Cold Southwestern Bow Tie Pasta recipe. Packed with bold and zesty flavors, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next cookout, potluck, or family dinner. The combination of tender pasta, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy dressing makes for a winning combination that will have everyone coming back for more.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package bow tie pasta
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground red chile pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 (9 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • ½ (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
  • ½ (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, drained
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
  • Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, ground chile pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Stir corn, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, and green onions into the dressing to coat. Gently mix avocados into bean mixture; fold bow tie pasta into the salad. Cover salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    473 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Sodium: 415mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 683mg