Gluten Free Southwest Pasta Salad Recipe
Gluten Free Southwest Pasta Salad will not disappoint. Fresh with a southwestern kick everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces Gluten Free Rotini
- 1 cup Fresh Tomato
- 1 15 oz can Black Beans Drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup Roasted Pumpkin Seeds Optional
- Fresh Cilantro To garnish
- 1 Avocado
- 1 jalapeños Jalapeño Seeded, or more if you like it spicy
- 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice About 2 limes
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 3/4 cup Milk Dairy or diary-free
Instructions
- Cook the gluten free pasta in boiling water according to the package directions and rinse in cool water.
- For the dressing, puree the avocado, jalapeño, lime juice, honey, olive oil, and milk in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- Toss the gluten free pasta, tomatoes, beans (pumpkin seeds if you are using them) and dressing together in a bowl and garnish with cilantro.
- Best served at room temperature, not chilled, if you used lentil pasta.
Notes
- I used red lentil rotini for extra protein and fiber.
- I used half quartered yellow tomatoes and half halved cherry tomatoes.
Nutrition
Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 32mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8g
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