Southwest Pasta Salad with Chipotle Ranch (Vegan)

INGREDIENTS

1 cup

raw cashews ((soaked for 30 minutes in hot water if you're not using a high-speed blender))

1/2 cup

water

1 tbsp

lime juice

1/4 tsp

garlic powder

1/4 tsp

onion powder

1/2 tsp

dried parsley

1/2 tsp

dried chives

1/2 tsp

chipotle powder

salt and pepper (to taste)

1 lb

pasta (rotini, penne, or other short pasta) (gluten-free, if peferred)

1 can

black beans ((1 1/2 cups) rinsed and drained)

1 cup

corn ((defrosted if using frozen))

1 cup

cherry or grape tomatoes (quartered)

1 cup

black olives (sliced)

1 cup

green onions (sliced)

1 cup

cilantro (chopped)

avocado (cubed)