Southwestern Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cups corn
• 2 cups penne, cooked
• 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
• 2 cups cucumber, seeded and chopped
• 3/4 cup onions, chopped
• 3/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 jalapeño chile peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine corn, penne, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, cilantro, chiles, beans and vinegar.
2. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes to blend flavors, or refrigerate until serving time.
3. Just before serving, in a small bowl, combine oil, sugar, and salt; mix well. add to salad; toss gently.

Attribution

Posted by Kevin Taylor, the BBQGURU, at recipegoldmine.com