Southwest Pasta Salad
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  • Minutes to Prepare:
  • Minutes to Cook:
  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1 (8-ounce) box small whole-wheat pasta 1 (15-ounce) can corn1 (15-ounce) can black beans1 cup salsa (any variety)1 cup shredded, low fat cheddar cheese1 cup diced green pepper (bell pepper) Optional: add garlic powder, black pepper, or cayenne pepper to taste (in any combination)
Directions
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse and put into large bowl.

Drain and reserve the liquids from the canned corn and black beans.

Combine all ingredients with the cooked pasta in a large bowl and mix well. Add small amounts of the reserved canned liquids if desired.

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate. Serve cool or at room temperature. Serves 8 as main course, or up to 16 as side dish.
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 267.8
  • Total Fat: 3.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.0 mg
  • Sodium: 546.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 45.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 7.0 g
  • Protein: 14.2 g

Member Reviews
  • KERRYANN67
     I made this for a fourth of july party this weekend. Instead of green peppers, I added a can of mild green chilis. I also added a can of diced tomatoes because when making it before, it seemed just a little dry. This combo was PERFECT and everyone raved about this salad! - 7/6/09
  • SUNSETINAZ
     I'd hold the cheddar cheese and add a dressing made of fresh lime juice, a scant bit of olive oil, a dash of cayenne, thinky sliced/chopped jelapeno, and a green onion sliced thin. - 5/20/09
  • DULCINEA54935
     I used penne pasta. And actually added greens (spinach) which increased the portion size, added some folate and tasted really good. - 2/19/08
  • AIMINGFORPEACE
     Very good - we used pepperjack cheese instead of the lowfat cheddar and a bit of extra lime juice. People who find recipes like this bland, maybe change your salsa. I've found when a recipe calls for a good quantity of salsa, it pays to pay a little extra for a really good flavorful brand. - 7/31/08
  • JULESART
     I love this salad! I tweeked it also... diced tomatoes and green chiles and some lime juice ! - 7/7/09
  • HEATHER794
     Godo but I added some cilantro and jalapeno peppers. - 4/20/09
  • CYNWOMAN
     I made this with gluten free pasta. For dinner I added chicken. I think it needs a bit of spice and more veggies - I added broccoli. - 2/1/09
  • JENNIFERATICS
     It was a great recipe, my only complaint to speak of, was there wasn't an amount each serving was. The recipe made 9 1/2 cup servings, so I wasn't sure if each serving was 3/4 of a cup or what, so for those of us really measuring everything, that is very important. But other wise it was a hit. - 4/23/07
  • DSCHEN
     I often crave Mexican foods and this one hit the spot. Made it just like the recipe stated and it was great. Will try some of the other options in comments. - 3/29/09
  • KIKILEBEAU
     great recipe. I added tomatoes, hot sauce, cilantro, cumin & lime juice. It was fantastic at room temp. & everyone loved it! - 3/5/09
  • DRACO63
     I kept the cheese, added some chicken that I drizzeled with 1/2 of a fresh lime then I put a med/large fresh tomatoe and can of mild green chilies in the blender gave it a whirl to make it good and juicy and poored it over . It was good. - 7/17/09
  • SUNNY142
     Loved it! I added some diced avocado and 2 tablespoons nonfat greek yogurt for a creamy touch :) - 7/8/09
  • DIANEMAR
     Just great!!added tomatoes, chicken and a little chipolte tobasco to spicen it up, incredible!!!!17 yr old son really loved it!!! - 9/15/08
  • ZAFTIG7
     Great! I did add some Boca Crumbles, garlic salt, cumin and lime juice for more flavor..... - 6/15/07
  • LLEEINIA
     This was good. I added fresh choppd jlalapeno and red onion. - 9/15/08
  • CD1497466
     I made this last night, but I followed the suggestions that I read in the other reviews, and aded fresh lime jucie and purple onion. I would have also added cilantro, but I didn't have any on hand. I also added a cooked and chopped chicken breast and left out the cheese, to reduce fat and add prot - 11/13/07
  • LLBRCFAN
     I like pasta salad and will add some chicken to make it a meal. - 7/7/09
  • RJYOUNG16
     Very good and easy to make. I left out the green pepper and added grilled chicken seasoned in cajun powder. - 4/10/08
  • ROGAPESH
     This is a great salad. I added two chopped fresh tomatoes instead of green peppers, plus some grilled chicken. I'll definitely make this again! - 8/21/09
  • TOCONNER
     Very good, I made this tonight for dinner. I used Green Giant Southwestern style corn. Very easy to make. - 8/11/09
  • SAL1512
     I love black beans and this was just another excuse to serve them again! And to mix them with corn, another family favorite, was a real plus! This recipe goes into my box! - 7/9/09
  • GRACEOMALLEY
     This is great! i've tried it adding fresh diced tomatoes, a little chicken, spinach, green onion, thinnly sliced celery, bell pepper all diced up all work fine. I totally leave out the cilantro. To me it tastes and smells awful (like dirty socks) and I cannot eat things with that as an ingredient - 7/7/09
  • PATTY1THORPE
     It was easy to make - 7/7/09
  • BREEZZY1
     There is a recipes just like this in the Instant Pasta salad I make all the time. You buy the Chipolte Ranch pasta salad and you can adda anything (chicken, corn, cheese, beans, etc) My moms fave way is with crushed doritos... just to mention I make mine with light sour cream, really cuts the cal. - 3/17/09
  • MSTAYLOR70
     Great Salad. Made it for back to school cookout and everyone loved it. - 8/24/09



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