Southwestern Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 1/2 cups whole kernel corn

• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 cup roma tomato or grape tomatoes, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.

2. 2

   In a large bowl combine oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt and garlic. Stir in pasta and set aside to cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with tomatoes and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled or at room temperature.