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Southwest Pasta Salad




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List of Ingredients




16 ounces Dreamfields penne or elbow macaroni
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1 red bell pepper, cut into small strips
2 to 3 jalapeno peppers, minced
1 large sweet salad onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 to 2 ripe avocados, diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup tomato salsa
1 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon salt

1. Cook the pasta according to directions. Drain and quickly rinse with cool water. Set aside to drain thoroughly.

2. Place the drained pasta in a large serving bowl and add the tomatoes, bell pepper, jalapenos, onion slices, avocados and cilantro.

3. Toss lightly just to mix.
Make the dressing: Whisk together the mayonnaise, salsa, lime juice and salt.

Toss into the pasta mixture.
Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.



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