Tex Mex Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 None lime, zested and juiced
3/4 cup Italian dressing
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tsp honey mustard
1/2 tsp ground cumin
8 oz spiral pasta
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup cooked black beans
1 cup cooked corn kernels
2 None large tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup finely shredded Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
1 None small jalapeno pepper, sliced into rounds
1 bag tortilla chips

Preparation

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 tsp lime zest, 1 tbsp lime juice, Italian dressing, cilantro, garlic, mustard and cumin. Season.
Meanwhile, cook pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Let cool then toss with 1/2 the vinaigrette mixture. In a large serving bowl, layer lettuce and pasta. Sprinkle with black beans, corn, tomatoes, olives, onions, cheese and jalapeno. Arrange tortilla chips around the bowl. Serve with remaining dressing.