Pasta, bean, and tomato salad
Description
Perfect for everyday meals. The pasta and bean salad turns out very filling and nutritious. If desired, you can toast the spices before adding them to the sauce. To do this, heat a small skillet over medium heat for a few minutes, then add the spices and stir for 1 minute. Garnish as desired and serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Drain the liquid from the can of beans and rinse the beans under cold running water. Dice the tomatoes. Chop the cilantro.
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Step 2
2. Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the pasta. Cook according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta in a colander and discard the water. Transfer the pasta to a bowl and mix with frozen corn. Add salsa, beans, tomatoes, cilantro, and shredded cheese to the pasta with corn. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
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Step 3
3. Peel the avocado and cut it into cubes. Mince the garlic. Squeeze lime juice into a small bowl and add the avocado, then mix. Remove the avocado from the lime juice and place it into the salad. Add spices (toasted if desired), garlic, and ½ teaspoon of salt to the lime juice. Then add olive oil and whisk slowly.
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Step 4
4. Add the dressing to the salad and mix. Serve the salad immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 day (store longer if you did not add avocado).