Layered Southwestern Pasta Salad

* Exported from MasterCook *

LAYERED SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD

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Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Salads Pasta

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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8 oz Medium Shells
- or Elbow Macaroni
- or other medium
- pasta shape, uncooked
2 ts Vegetable oil
1/2 ts Ground cumin
Salt to taste
15 oz Canned black beans
- rinsed and drained
11 oz Canned whole kernel corn
- drained
1 Red bell pepper
- seeds and ribs removed,
- cut into strips
3/4 c Sliced green onions
2 1/4 oz Canned sliced black olives
- drained
3/4 c Non-fat mayonnaise
1/2 c Non-fat sour cream
1/4 c Hot or mild salsa -- plus...
2 tb Hot or mild salsa
2 tb Minced fresh cilantro

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%

Copyright National Pasta Association
(http://www.ilovepasta.org) (Reprinted with permission)



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