Recipe for cooking southwestern pasta salad

Super Salad Recipes :: Pasta Salads

Southwestern Pasta Salad

Posted by Kevin Taylor, the BBQGURU, at recipegoldmine.com

2 C. corn
2 C. penne, cooked
2 C. tomatoes, chopped
2 C. cucumber, seeded and chopped
3/4 C. onions, chopped
3/4 C. cilantro, chopped
2 jalapeo chile peppers, seeded and chopped
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained
1/2 C. cider vinegar
3 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt

In a lrg. bowl, Mix together corn, penne, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, cilantro, chiles, beans, and vinegar. Let stand at room temperature for 30 min. to blend flavors, or refrigerate until servings time.

Just before servings, in a sm. bowl, Mix together oil, sugar, and salt; mix well. add to salad; toss gently.