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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Can't find fresh jalapenos? Use jarred, or simply a fresh green chili pepper. A delightful summer pasta salad. Lime-tomato dressing with minced chilies gives it a kick. Ingredients:
8 ounces fusilli |
4 scallions, chopped |
1 green pepper, deseeded and chopped |
1 jalapeno chili, deseeded and minced |
2 tomatoes, chopped |
1 cucumber, deseeded and diced |
4 tablespoons olive oil |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 garlic clove, crushed |
4 tablespoons fresh lime juice |
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper |
3/4 cup tomato juice |
Directions:
1. Cook fusilli according to package instructions; drain.
2. In large bowl combine pasta, onion, green pepper, jalapeno, tomatoes, cucumber, oil, salt, garlic, lime juice, black pepper and tomato juice. Toss well and chill in refrigerator for 2 hours. Toss again before serving.
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