This recipe makes for a great side dish or full meal. It even works for weekday meal prepping.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — INGREDIENTS:
1 1 lb. box fusilli pasta
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 tsp. chili powder
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. honey
1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 pint grape tomatoes, sliced in half
1 red bell pepper, cut into small strips
1 15 oz. can southwestern-style corn, drained
1/4 cup red onion, cut into small strips
1 cup cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 pkg cotija cheese
Sliced green onions for topping, if desired.
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DIRECTIONS:
1. In large pot of salted water, boil pasta according to package directions. Rinse with cold water. Set aside.
2. In small bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar and lime juice. Whisk together. Add in salt, pepper, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin and honey. Whisk together. Taste and adjust flavor as needed.
3. Pour dressing over pasta. Stir to combine.
4. Add in black beans, peppers, corn, onion and chicken. Stir to combine.
5. Sprinkle in cheese. Stir to combine.
6. Place in fridge for several hours so that flavors can combine and develop.
7. Once ready to serve, top with chopped green onions, if desired.
