In a small town diner, I stumbled upon Bella, a girl whose passion for cooking shone like the desert blooms in spring.
Together, we crafted an enchanting springtime pasta toss, a vibrant celebration of flavor and freshness. Let's savor each bite and reminisce about the magic of our culinary rendezvous.
INGREDIENTS
- 1(8 ounce) package multi-colored corkscrew macaroni
- 3medium roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1medium onion, chopped
- 2(4 ounce) cans green chili peppers, chopped, undrained
- 2(2 1/4 ounce) cans sliced ripe black olives, drained
- 1⁄4cup chopped green bell pepper, seeded
- 1⁄4cup chopped red bell pepper, seeded
- 1⁄4cup light olive oil
- 2 -3tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3tablespoons white vinegar
- 2tablespoons cilantro leaves, chopped
- 1 1⁄2teaspoons chili powder (New Mexico style if possible)
- 3⁄4teaspoon garlic salt
- fresh ground black pepper
- fresh cilantro (to garnish)
DIRECTIONS
- Cook the pasta according to package directions; drain well and rinse under cold water; allow to thoroughly drain.
- Combine the pasta, tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, olives and bell peppers in a large bowl.
- Toss to mix well.
- Combine the remaining ingredients in blender jar and blend lightly to thoroughly combine.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture; tossing gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to blend.
- Serve garnished with additional cilantro.
Explore the magic of seasonal flavors in your kitchen! Let the essence of spring inspire your culinary adventures.