Southwest Pasta Salad

Name: Southwest Pasta Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 medium avocado, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 411 grams can diced tomatoes with jalapeños, drained; 2 Tbsps cider vinegar; 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro; 1 teaspoons ground cumin; 79 milliliters olive oil; 118 milliliters sliced ripe olives; 2 boxes Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix; 227 grams pepper Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 cups); 425 grams can Progresso® black or pinto beans, rinsed and drained; 118 milliliters cold water; 312 grams can Green Giant® SteamCrisp® Mexicorn® whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained; 118 milliliters chopped red, yellow or green bell pepper

Southwest Pasta Salad might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe serves 12. One serving contains 244 calories, 10g of protein, and 16g of fat. If you have kernel corn, canned tomatoes, classic pasta salad mix, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes.

Instructions

Empty Pasta mixes into 4-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Pasta

Water

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Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together Seasoning mixes, cold water, olive oil, vinegar, cilantro, pepper sauce and cumin.

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Hot Sauce

Olive Oil

Seasoning

Cilantro

Vinegar

Cumin

Water

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Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.

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Pasta

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Add pasta, beans, tomatoes, corn, olives, bell pepper, avocado and cheese to seasoning mixture; toss gently to coat. If desired, serve on a platter lined with lettuce leaves.

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