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Mexican Pasta Salad




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Recipe Introduction


LOW FAT

Prep: 8 min, Cook: 8 min.


List of Ingredients





1/2 lb. rotini or other spiral pasta
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced
1-1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed
2 carrots, shredded
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
1 Tbs. lime juice
1 Tbs. jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
3/4 tsp. chili powder
3/4 tsp. ground cumin
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped


Recipe



Cook pasta in boiling salted water 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain and transfer pasta to a large bowl. Add next 4 ingredients and toss. Combine remaining ingredients, except cilantro, in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously. Pour dressing over pasta. Add fresh cilantro and toss thoroughly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.


Per serving: calories 300, fat 1.8g, 5% calories from fat, cholesterol 0mg, protein 10.5g, carbohydrates 63.0g, fiber 5.4g, sugar 8.2g, sodium 112mg, diet points 5.6.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 1.5, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 3.7, Lean meat: 0.0, Fat: 0.0, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 0.0