Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pkg. (8 oz of whole wheat pasta (we buy DeLallo brand))
  • 1 can of corn (drained (corn niblets are best))
  • 1 can of Bush's black beans (drained)
  • 1 can olives (drained and sliced)
  • 1 orange or yellow bell pepper (chopped)
  • Cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 small red onion (diced)
  • 1/2 cup of cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 small container of Cotija or feta cheese (about 1/2 cup)
  • Dressing Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 tsp honey
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt

Instruction

  • Cook the pasta to package directions. Drain the pasta and set aside.
  • In a large bowl mix the cooled pasta, corn, beans, olives, bell pepper, tomatoes, and red onion.
  • Mix the dressing; pour the dressing over the pasta mixture.
  • Top with 1/2 of the cilantro. Toss and top with the remaining cilantro. Refrigerate so the flavors mingle, before serving.
  • Right before serving top with the cheese and serve!