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    Layered Southwestern Pasta Salad


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    List of 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

    Recipe



    Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water; drain again. Toss with oil and sprinkle with cumin. Salt to taste.

    Layer pasta, beans, corn, bell pepper, green onions and olives in a 2 1/2- to 3-qt. straight-sided glass bowl.

    In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream and salsa; mix well. Spread mixture evenly over top of pasta, sealing to edge of bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro. Cover bowl tightly and chill overnight.

    Servings: 6
 

 

 

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