Looking for real yummy Cold Pasta recipe.

amy1007

Want to serve at a party. Thanks!

5-7-05

Ben's Babe posted this one eons ago.  It's yummy!

1 lb. wagon wheel pasta
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 10oz package frozen corn (I don't even bother thawing it, because I always make this at least a few hours before serving, so it plenty of time to defrost)
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced
8oz shredded Mexican-blend cheese
1 1/2 cups salsa
1/2 cup olive oil
3-4 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp cumin
1-2 tsp chili powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
freshly ground salt & pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 avocado, diced

Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.

In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, tomatoes, salsa, and cheese. Add the cooled pasta and mix well.

In another bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin and chili powder. Pour over the pasta salad, add the cilantro, and mix well. Season to taste with salt & pepper.

Just before serving, stir in the diced avocado. 

TarHeels&Rebels

This one's my go-to.

Spring Fever

This is my go to...

 

Antipasto Pasta Salad Rated:Submitted By: DaynaPhoto By: ErimessPrep Time: 20 MinutesCook Time: 15 MinutesReady In: 1 Hour 35 MinutesServings: 12"A nice balsamic vinegar and oil mixture with oregano, parsley and Parmesan whipped in. It compliments this hearty salad, with its robust ingredients - salami, pepperoni, Asiago cheese and lots of tomatoes. Makes twelve magnificent servings."INGREDIENTS:1 pound seashell pasta1/4 pound Genoa salami, chopped1/4 pound pepperoni sausage, chopped1/2 pound Asiago cheese, diced1 (6 ounce) can black olives, drained andchopped1 red bell pepper, diced1 green bell pepper, chopped3 tomatoes, chopped1 (.7 ounce) package dry Italian-stylesalad dressing mix3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil1/4 cup balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons dried oregano1 tablespoon dried parsley1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheesesalt and ground black pepper to tasteDIRECTIONS:1.Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, and cool under cold water.2.In a large bowl, combine the pasta, salami, pepperoni, Asiago cheese, black olives, red bell pepper, green bell pepper and tomatoes. Stir in the envelope of dressing mix. Cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour.3.To prepare the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, parsley, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Just before serving, pour dressing over the salad, and mix well.ALL RIGHTS RESERVED ? 2012 Allrecipes.comPrinted from Allrecipes.com 8/17/2012