Vegan Southwest Pasta Salad Recipe: Easy, Flavor-Packed Delight
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A delicious and vibrant Vegan Southwest Pasta Salad that’s easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salads
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, fresh or frozen
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, bell pepper, avocado, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro.
- Add the cooled pasta to the vegetable mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste based on preference.
- Feel free to add any additional vegetables you like.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg