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Southwest Pasta Salad with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Ingredients
  

for the pasta salad:

  • 1 box 12 ounces farfalle pasta
  • about 2 cups corn salsa homemade or store bought
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes
  • crispy tortilla strips optional

for the Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette:

  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 6 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
  • juice from 5 small limes
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain & rinse in cool water.
  • Add the drained pasta to a large bowl, and mix in the corn salsa & grape tomatoes.
  • In a small blender or food processor, combine all of the ingredients for the Cilantro Lime Dressing. Gently pulse until the cilantro is minced & the dressing is well mixed & easy to pour over the pasta.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta, toss to coat. Serve immediately topped with the tortilla strips.
  • *if not serving immediately, pour only part of the dressing over the pasta, just enough to coat, & then place in the fridge until ready to serve. Add the remaining dressing to the pasta & toss to coat right before serving.
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