Name: Layered Southwestern Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 oz. Medium Shells (Elbow Macaroni or other medium pasta shape, uncooked); 2 tsp. vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; Salt to taste; 1 15- oz. can black beans (rinsed and drained); 1 11- oz. can whole kernel corn (drained); 1 red bell pepper (seeds and ribs removed, cut into strips); 3/4 cup sliced green onions; 1 2 1/4- oz. can sliced black olives (drained); 3/4 cup non-fat mayonnaise; 1/2 cup non-fat sour cream; 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. hot or mild salsa; 2 tbsp. minced fresh cilantro

Layered Southwestern Pasta Salad

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

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Servings

Ingredients

8 oz. Medium Shells Elbow Macaroni or other medium pasta shape, uncooked
2 tsp. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Salt to taste
1 15- oz. can black beans rinsed and drained
1 11- oz. can whole kernel corn drained
1 red bell pepper seeds and ribs removed, cut into strips
3/4 cup sliced green onions
1 2 1/4- oz. can sliced black olives drained
3/4 cup non-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup non-fat sour cream
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. hot or mild salsa
2 tbsp. minced fresh cilantro

Instructions

Preparation

1 Prepare pasta according to package directions2 Drain and rinse under cold water; drain again.3 Toss with oil and sprinkle with cumin. 4 Salt to taste.5 Layer pasta, beans, corn, bell pepper, green onions and olives in a 2 1/2- to 3-qt. 6 straight-sided glass bowl. 7 In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream and salsa; mix well. 8 Spread mixture evenly over top of pasta, sealing to edge of bowl.9 Sprinkle with cilantro10 Cover bowl tightly and chill overnight.
Source: National Pasta Association