Southwestern Pasta Salad

A delicious pasta salad that is a change of pace from the typical ones you see served often. Prep time does not include chilling time of 2 hours.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 2  cups  uncooked rotini pasta (8 oz.)
• 1  cup frozen sweet corn
• 1 (16 ounce) jar  medium garlic-cilantro salsa (I use Muir Glen organic)
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil
• 3  tablespoons lime juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon coarse salt (kosher or sea)
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh cilantro
• 1  medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained, rinsed
• 1 (2 1/4ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained

Directions

1. Cook pasta as directed on package, adding corn during last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain; rinse with cold water.
2. In large bowl, stir together salsa, olive oil, lime juice, and salt. Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients.
3. Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.