Southwestern Shell Pasta Salad

Submitted by Rita1652

"Potluck Small shells tossed with yummy ingredients. Check it out! Take care when adding the chipotle. Add a touch and taste if more heat is wanted go for it."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb small shell pasta, Cooked al dente as directed on box and drained and rinsed with cool water
• 1 cup peas, defrosted
• 1 cup corn, defrosted
• 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1⁄4 cup diced celery
• 1⁄3 cup diced slicing pepperoni
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1⁄4 cup diced scallion
• 1 chipotle pepper, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 cup ranch dressing, low calories
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

directions

1. In a large bowl mix all ingredients together.
2. Adding more chipotle and adobo if desired.
3. Chill for 1 hour for flavors to meld.