This Simple Pasta Salad Recipe Is Bursting With Flavors - Southwest Pasta Salad

Southwest Pasta Salad

This simple pasta salad recipe is bursting with flavors. There's spice from the Rotel and tomatoes, a slight sweetness from the corn, and a wonderful crunch from the veggies. The best part is the homemade salad dressing recipe. It has the perfect balance of tang and spice. Great for a picnic, BBQ, or potluck.

"I was asked to bring a salad to a funeral and I combined a few different recipes to come up with this. I've made this with garlic-infused olive oil and used less garlic salt. Fresh minced garlic can be used instead, if desired." - Carolyn Haas

Ingredients

• 3 c Radiatore Pasta, Dry

• 1/2 c Onion, Chopped

• 1 md Red Pepper, Chopped (any Color Is Ok)

• 1/2 c Sliced Black Olives

• 1 stalk Celery, Chopped

• 1 can Red Kidney Beans (15 Oz) Drained And Rinsed

• 1 c Frozen Corn Kernels, Thawed

• 1 can Rotel Tomatoes With Chilis (approx. 12 Oz)

• 1/3 - 1/2 c Olive Oil

• 1/3 c White Vinegar

• 1/4 - 1/3 c Lime (or Lemon) Juice

• 1 Tbsp Garlic Salt, Or To Taste

• 1 tsp Sugar (or Stevia)

• 1 Tbsp Chili Powder, Or To Taste

• 1/4 c Cilantro, Chopped

How To Make Southwest Pasta Salad

NOTE: to make this have more fiber and fewer carbs, use 2 cans of beans. Or, use less pasta.

About This Recipe & The Test Kitchen

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