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Layered Mexican Party Salad

You're 30 minutes away from a fiesta of flavors in a big bowl of luscious layered salad.
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 12 servings (1 cup each)
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1box Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
3tablespoons water
2tablespoons vegetable oil
1teaspoon ground cumin
1can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed
1can (15.25 oz) Green Giant® whole kernel corn, drained
4cups torn romaine lettuce
1container (12 oz) refrigerated guacamole dip
1 1/2cups finely shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend (6 oz)
3plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
1can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
3cups nacho-flavored tortilla chips
Serve with...
Chipotle Salsa Ribs Chipotle Salsa Ribs
Total Time: 6 hours 10 min
1.Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2.Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. In medium bowl, stir together seasoning mix, oil, water and cumin. Stir in pasta, beans and corn.
3.In 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass baking dish, layer lettuce and pasta mixture. Spread guacamole evenly over top. Sprinkle with cheese and tomatoes; top with olives.
4.Just before serving, arrange chips around edge of bowl. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Make pasta mix following High Altitude directions on box.
Make the Most of This Recipe
Time-Saver
Purchase a bag of ready-to-eat torn romaine lettuce to save time.
Do-Ahead
Make this salad up to 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 300 (Calories from Fat 110); Total Fat 13g (Saturated Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 15mg; Sodium 700mg; Total Carbohydrate 36g (Dietary Fiber 7g, Sugars 5g); Protein 9Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 30%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 15%; Iron 15Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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