V's Southwestern Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 16 ounces rotini pasta
• 1/4 cup light olive oil
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne, to taste
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 tablespoon salsa, to taste
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups whole kernel corn (can, Frozen or Fresh)

• 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, rough chopped
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup black olives, sliced
• 1/2 cup red onion

Garnish

• 1 large avocado, sliced

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, vinegar, lime juice, cayenne, cumin, salt, garlic, dried cilantro and salsa.

3. 3

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