| 2 | boxes Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix |
| 1/2 | cup cold water |
| 1/3 | cup olive oil |
| 2 | tablespoons cider vinegar |
| 1 | tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro |
| 1 | to 2 tablespoons red pepper sauce, if desired |
| 1/2 | teaspoon ground cumin |
| 1 | can (15 oz) Progresso® black or pinto beans, rinsed and drained |
| 1 | can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with jalapeños, drained |
| 1 | can (11 oz) Green Giant® Mexicorn® whole kernel corn with red and green peppers, drained |
| 1/2 | cup sliced ripe olives |
| 1/2 | cup chopped red, yellow or green bell pepper |
| 1 | medium avocado, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
| 8 | oz pepper Jack cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (2 cups) |
| Romaine lettuce leaves, if desired |
Serve with...
Lemon-Corn Muffins
Total Time:
40 min
| 1. | Empty Pasta mixes into 4-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. |
| 2. | Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together Seasoning mixes, cold water, olive oil, vinegar, cilantro, pepper sauce and cumin. |
| 3. | Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. 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. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving. |
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| Make this salad up to 24 hours before serving. Give it a stir before serving. |
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| Wrap the salad up in lettuce leaves for a fresh new dinner idea. |
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| If you love cilantro, add extra or sprinkle some extra over the salad before serving. |
Nutrition Information:
340 ( 130); 14g ( 4g, 0g); 15mg; 920mg; 42g ( 5g, 6g); 11g 8%; 20%; 15%; 15% 2 1/2 ; 1/2 ; 0 ; 1/2 ; 1 1/2 3