V's Southwestern Pasta Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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16 oz rotini pasta
1/4 cup light olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tsp cayenne , to taste
2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp dried cilantro
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tbsp salsa , to taste
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 1/2 cups whole kernel corn (can, frozen or fresh )
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves , rough chopped
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup black olives, sliced
1/2 cup red onion
1 large avocado, sliced

Directions:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
In a large bowl combine oil, vinegar, lime juice, cayenne, cumin, salt, garlic, dried cilantro and salsa.
Stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper, tomatoes, olives and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with avocado and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	187.5 Kcal (785 kJ)
Calories from fat	97.54 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.84g	17%
Sodium	419.09mg	17%
Potassium	284.89mg	6%
Total Carbs	20.31g	7%
Sugars	2.85g	11%
Dietary Fiber	3.66g	15%
Protein	3.62g	7%
Vitamin C	23.3mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	50mg	278%
Calcium	26.6mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	122.92 Kcal (515 kJ)
Calories from fat	63.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.1g	17%
Sodium	274.74mg	17%
Potassium	186.77mg	6%
Total Carbs	13.31g	7%
Sugars	1.87g	11%
Dietary Fiber	2.4g	15%
Protein	2.38g	7%
Vitamin C	15.2mg	39%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	13%
Iron	32.8mg	278%
Calcium	17.4mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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