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Mexicano Pasta Salad

Salsa, black beans, corn and Cheddar cheese perk up an easy-prep pasta salad.
Prep Time: 15 min
Total Time: 1 hour 15 min
Makes: 12 servings
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3cups uncooked rotini or rotelle pasta (8 oz)
1can (15.25 oz) Green Giant® whole kernel corn, drained
1can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed
1large green bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
3/4cup Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa
1/3cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
1/2cup oil-and-vinegar dressing
Serve with...
Grilled Taco-Spiced Chicken Grilled Taco-Spiced Chicken
Total Time: 25 min
1.Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
2.In very large bowl, mix pasta and remaining ingredients. Cover; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.
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Substitution
If you have leftover corn on the cob, cut the corn off the cob and use 2 cups of it instead of the canned corn.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 230 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 7g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 10mg; Sodium 520mg; Total Carbohydrate 34g (Dietary Fiber 5g, Sugars 4g); Protein 9Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 6%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 8%; Iron 10Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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