Chili Pasta Salad

Chili and pasta are served warm over shredded lettuce for an easy main dish salad.

2 ounces (1/2 cup) uncooked medium dried pasta shells
1 (15-ounce) can vegetarian or turkey chili with beans
1 (11-ounce) can whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained
4 cups shredded Romaine lettuce
1 ounce (1/4 cup) LAND O LAKES® Cheddar Cheese, shredded
1/4 cup sliced green onions
LAND O LAKES® Sour Cream, if desired
Corn chips, if desired

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. In same pan combine cooked pasta, chili and corn. Cook over medium heat until heated through (2 to 3 minutes). To serve, place 1 cup lettuce on each salad plate; top with 1 cup chili mixture, 1 tablespoon cheese and 1 tablespoon green onion. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Serve with sour cream and corn chips. Makes 4 servings.

Recipe courtesy of Land O Lakes, Inc.