For a spicier kick, add an extra pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of your favorite hot sauce to the vinaigrette. To prevent the avocado from browning, toss it with a little lime juice before adding it to the salad. This salad is best served chilled. It can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Cold Southwestern Bow Tie Pasta
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME10 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs
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SERVING6 People
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VIEWS48
Transport your taste buds to the vibrant Southwest with this refreshing pasta salad. Tender bow tie pasta mingles with a medley of colorful vegetables, zesty spices, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a bright lime vinaigrette. Perfect as a side dish or a light lunch, this salad is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate64 g
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Fiber10 g
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Protein13 g
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Saturated Fat3 g
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Sodium415 mg
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Sugar4 g
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Fat21 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
12 mins
Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the bow tie pasta and cook until al dente, about 12 minutes. Drain well and set aside to cool slightly.
02
Step
5 mins
Prepare Vinaigrette: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, ground chile pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
03
Step
5 mins
Combine Ingredients: Add the drained corn, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, and green onions to the vinaigrette. Stir to coat evenly.
04
Step
5 mins
Add Avocado and Pasta: Gently fold in the diced avocados and cooked bow tie pasta into the vegetable mixture. Be careful not to mash the avocado.
05
Step
30 mins
Chill: Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step also helps the salad to firm up slightly.
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Tierra Krajcikhilpert
Jun 6, 2025Great recipe! I'll definitely be making this again.
Sigrid Ledner
May 22, 2025This recipe is a lifesaver! I needed something quick and easy for a potluck, and everyone loved it.
Romaine Schimmelcarroll
May 12, 2025I added some grilled chicken to make it a complete meal. Delicious!
Larry Johnston
Apr 25, 2025Instead of canned corn, I used fresh corn on the cob, and it was a game-changer!
Ardith Koepp
Apr 10, 2025I found it a little too spicy for my taste, so I reduced the amount of cayenne pepper.
Garth Reynolds
Apr 4, 2025Easy to follow instructions and the salad tasted fantastic. The perfect summer dish!
Amber Schulist
Feb 19, 2025I let it chill overnight, and the flavors were even better the next day.
Tremaine Johnston
Dec 15, 2024The flavors are amazing! The lime juice really makes it pop.