Southwestern Pasta Salad

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 170.1

Total Fat: 4.8 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 206.2 mg
Total Carbs: 29.2 g
Dietary Fiber: 2.3 g
Protein: 4.7 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Southwestern Pasta Salad calories by ingredient

Introduction

This is a salad modified from one found the the "Taste of Home Comfort Food" cookbook. It makes a big batch so is suitable for a large family gathering or potluck dinner. This is a salad modified from one found the the "Taste of Home Comfort Food" cookbook. It makes a big batch so is suitable for a large family gathering or potluck dinner.

Minutes to Prepare: 25

Minutes to Cook: 15

Number of Servings: 16

Ingredients

1 package of fun-shaped pasta

1 pound cherry tomatoes, quartered

1 cup frozen corn

1 medium green pepper, chopped

1 small red onion, chopped

1 2.25-oz. can of sliced black olives, drained

1/2 c. lime juice

1/4 c. olive oil

1 tbsp. red wine vinegar

1 tbsp. chili powder

1 tbsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. salt

1 tsp. garlic powder

1/8 tsp. ground red pepper, or to taste

Directions

Makes 16 3/4-cup servings.

Cook the pasta as directed, drain. Combine the cooked pasta, tomatoes, corn, green pepper, onion, and olives and mix.
Combine the lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, and all spices and seasonings in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake well.
Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and mix well until combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour before you plan to use the salad.

Number of Servings: 16

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user PANSYLADY2.