Layered Southwestern Pasta Salad
Servings
6 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