Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente.
Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
Prepare the Vegetables
Slice bell peppers, halve cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice green onions and banana peppers.
Set aside.
Make the Buttermilk Vinaigrette
In a bowl or jar, whisk together buttermilk and olive oil.
Stir in fine herbs.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Assemble the Salad
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, green onions, and banana peppers.
Dress the Salad
Pour buttermilk vinaigrette over the pasta mixture.
Toss until evenly coated.
Chill & Serve
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve cold and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
This Pasta Salad with Buttermilk Vinaigrette is quick, fresh, and full of flavor. Toss it together in minutes for an easy side dish everyone will love.
An original recipe created for Recipe for Success by our Resident Chef of the Month, Chef Jess Timmons.
Cut tortillas into individual serving sizes with a 2" round cookie cutter
Brush top and bottom tortillas with olive oil, season with salt & pepper
Bake on parchment-lined sheet tray for 8-12 minutes -or until golden.
Meanwhile, preheat grill to high.
Place tomatillos, sweet onion, green onions and poblano on the grill rack and cook until charred-about 10 min on high heat.
Transfer grilled vegetables to a food processor. Pulse until chunky.
Add lime juice, cilantro, and garlic to the food processor and puree until incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. This is your salsa verde! Set aside.
Place beans in a medium mixing bowl and smash with a fork.
Assemble tostadas, starting with a baked tortilla and layering beans, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, corn, and cheese. Top with another baked tortilla. Serve with salsa verde on the side. Enjoy!