Cold Southwestern Bow Tie Pasta

An easy pasta salad bursting with flavor. It is fantastic for your next potluck. But bring a lot, it goes fast!

Step: 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.

Step: 2

Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, garlic powder, cumin, ground chile pepper, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together in a large bowl. Stir corn, black beans, diced tomatoes and green chiles, and green onions into the dressing to coat. Gently mix avocados into bean mixture; fold bow tie pasta into the salad. Cover salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate 30 minutes before serving.

Per Serving: 473 calories; protein 12.7g; carbohydrates 63.8g; fat 21.1g; sodium 415.2mg.