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Southwest Pasta Salad

Southwest Pasta Salad

by BlenditUp in Recipes

Bold, zesty, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Southwest Pasta Salad is a delicious way to spice up your mealtime. Featuring BlenditUp’s Southwest spice blend, this dish is perfect for potlucks, lunches, or a refreshing summer dinner. The tangy vinaigrette paired with hearty pasta and fresh vegetables makes it both satisfying and full of Southwest flair.

Ingredients:

  • Pasta Salad

    • 1Lb favorite pasta
    • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
    • ½ cup chopped red pepper
    • 1 finely chopped jalapeno pepper
    • 1 can of rinsed and drained kidney beans or black beans
    • 1 cup thawed, frozen corn
    • 4 thinly sliced green onions
    • ¼ cup diced red onion


  • Vinaigrette Dressing

    • Southwest Vinaigrette Dressing
    • ½ cup olive oil
    • ½ cup lime juice
    • 2 teaspoons BlenditUp southwest blend seasoning
    • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  • Pasta Salad
  1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and then drizzle over Southwest Vinaigrette dressing
  • Dressing
  1. Whisk in a glass bowl and pour generously over pasta salad. Mix thoroughly and enjoy or refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until the flavors have had time to blend together.

For the best flavor, refrigerate for 2–3 hours to allow the ingredients to marinate. Serve chilled or at room temperature. This vibrant Southwest Pasta Salad is bursting with fresh flavor and just the right amount of kick, thanks to BlenditUp’s Southwest seasoning, a must-have for your spice rack!

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