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Layered Southwestern Pasta Salad
Serves 6
8 oz. Medium Shells, Elbow Macaroni or other medium
pasta shape, uncooked
2 tsp. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Salt to taste
1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 11-oz. can whole kernel corn, drained
1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into
strips
3/4 cup sliced green onions
1 2 1/4-oz. can sliced black olives, drained
3/4 cup non-fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup non-fat sour cream
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp. hot or mild salsa
2 tbsp. 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.
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