Ingredients:

  • 16 oz bowtie or fusilli pasta
  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1.5 cups frozen corn, thawed or canned
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 0.5 cup crumbled Cotija or Feta cheese
  • 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the bowtie pasta and cook until al dente, then drain and rinse briefly with cool water.
  2. Transfer the cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl.
  3. In a mason jar, combine olive oil, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds until emulsified.
  4. Add the rinsed black beans, corn, diced red pepper, and red onion to the bowl with the pasta.
  5. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
  6. Fold in the chopped cilantro and crumbled cheese last.