Categories: Salad

Ingredients

• 1/2 ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup mayo
• 2 tbsp. lime juice
• 1 small garlic clove, grated
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 8 oz. fusilli
• 1 cup halved grape tomatoes
• 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed
• 1/2 cup corn, fresh of frozen (thawed)
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. To prepare dressing: Combine avocado, mayo, lime juice, garlic, salt and cumin in a mini food processor. Puree until smooth.

2. To prepare pasta salad: Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water as directed. Drain; rinse with cold water, then drain again. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in tomatoes, beans, corn, Cheddar, onion and cilantro. Add the dressing and toss to coat.

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