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Layered Southwestern Pasta Salad




Source of Recipe


ilovepasta.org


Recipe Introduction


Serves 6


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.



Each Serving Provides:
426 Calories
20.4 g Protein
56 g Carbohydrates
14.5 g Fat
15.7 mg Cholesterol
499 mg Sodium
Calories from Fat 30%