Monday, May 25, 2009

A Taste of the Southwest

So simple to make, but the layers of flavors make it seem much more complex. Try it out at your next cookout, its sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Southwestern Pasta Salad

1 Box of Spiral Pasta
1 Can of Yellow Corn
1 Can of Black Beans
Half of an Onion
A Bunch of Cilantro
1 tsp. Chopped JalapeƱo Peppers (in a jar)
Ranch Dressing (approximately ½ a bottle)
1 Tbsp. Lime Juice
¼ tsp. Coriander
¼ tsp. Chili Powder
½ tsp. Cumin
Salt (to taste)

Boil pasta. Stir all of the other ingredients together in a large boil. When pasta is cooked and cooled, mix with the rest of the ingredients. You can use homemade ranch dressing if desired. Top with more cilantro. Serve.

3 comments:

  1. yay for the new post! for some reason, i don't get an update, even though I'm an official "follower". looking forward to some summer cookin!

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  2. I can say first hand that this recipe is SO yummy - Thanks again for dinner Jenny! - allly

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  3. Yay, I made this and it was excellent, thanks!

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