Southwestern Pasta Salad
- Ready In:
- 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 12 ounces macaroni, uncooked
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
- salt
- 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained or 1 cup cooked dried black beans
- 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into strips
- 3⁄4 cup sliced green onion
- 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
- 3⁄4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
- 1⁄2 cup low-fat sour cream
- 1⁄4 cup tbsps salsa, your favorite
- 2 tablespoons salsa, your favorite
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, AKA coriander
directions
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, toss with oil and sprinkle with cumin. Salt to taste and set aside.
- The original recipe suggests layering the beans, vegetables, and olives, but I just tossed them all together.
- In a small bowl combine mayo, sour cream and salsa. The original recipe suggests you spread this mixture over the top of the pasta "like you're frosting a cake" but I just mixed it all in together. Sprinkle with cilantro.
- Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and chill overnight or for several hours.
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Reviews
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I have this recipe from another source, and it calls for 8 oz. pasta. I also added some taco seasoning in with the cumin in step 1. The layering of the items, in a 3 qt. clear bowl makes a great presentation for a potluck, with the dressing covering the top. When it is spooned out, you get all the layers. Use a good-quality salsa and this is very tasty.
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I was born and raised in the USA but now live in Melbourne, Australia. I have been here since 1999. My husband is Australian. We have two daughters (born May '05 and May '07) and a yellow Labrador.
I cook mainly for my family. I do my best to feed them (and myself) plenty of whole grains and vegetables, with small amounts of lean meats and "good fats". Most of my recipes will lean in that direction, although sometimes I will post something that just tastes good!