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Southwest Pasta Salad

Prize-Winning Recipe 2009! Need a crowd-sized salad? Try a jazzed-up flavorful pasta salad you can have ready in just 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 30 min
Total Time 30 min
Servings 12

Ingredients

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® SteamCrisp® 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

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Directions

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.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

Make this salad up to 24 hours before serving. Give it a stir before serving.

Wrap the salad up in lettuce leaves for a fresh new dinner idea.

If you love cilantro, add extra or sprinkle some extra over the salad before serving.

Got questions? Our experts have the answers. Ask Betty now.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 340
Calories from Fat: 130),

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 14g; 14%
(Saturated Fat 4g, 4% Trans Fat 0g 0% ),
Cholesterol: 15mg; 15%;
Sodium: 920mg; 920%;
Total Carbohydrate: 42g; 42%
(Dietary Fiber 5g 5% Sugars 6g 6% ),
Protein: 11g; 11%

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 8%;
Vitamin C: 20%;
Calcium: 15%;
Iron: 15%;

Exchanges:

2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choices:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 11/29/2011 10:12:47 PM REPORT ABUSE baker61 said:

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How my what a wonderful and very tasty salad. I followed the recipe to a tee.

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Posted 6/18/2010 9:39:29 AM REPORT ABUSE Bakinaway said:

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This was abolutely awesome! I added more avocado and did not use corn at all. It was a hit at my house. Its actually better the day after, so make it the day before you need it for the best flavors!

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