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• 1/2 lb bowtie pasta
• 1 14 oz can black beans drained and rinsed
• 2 roma tomatoes diced or about 3/4 C or halved cherry tomatoes
• 1 large red yellow, or orange bell pepper, diced small
• 1/2 cup sliced green onions
• 1/2 cup frozen fresh corn
• zest from 2 limes
• optional: 8 oz diced cooked chicken this is fantastic
• 1/2 cup Queso Fresco or Cotija Cheese or you could sub grated jack, cheddar or pepperjack

Dressing:​

• 6 Tbs fresh lime juice about 3 juicy limes
• 1/4 C white wine or rice vinegar
• 4-5 cloves garlic roughly chopped
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1/2 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp kosher or sea salt
• 2 tsp sugar add a touch more if your limes are extra sour/bitter
• 3/4 C canola oil
• 1/2 C roughly chopped cilantro

1. Cook pasta in salted water as directed; meanwhile, make the dressing.
2. Zest limes into a large bowl. Blend lime juice, vinegar, garlic, spices, salt, and sugar until smooth, then slowly drizzle in oil. Stir in cilantro.
3. Drain and rinse pasta with cold water, then toss with lime zest, black beans, tomatoes, pepper, green onions, corn, and chicken (if using). Mix with dressing, season to taste, and chill 1 hour.
4. Top with cheese before serving. Optional: garnish with lime wedges. Serves 4–6 (or 10–12 as a side).