Fiesta Pasta Salad

1 can (5 1/2 ounces) vegetabel juice cocktail
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 ounces rotelle pasta, cooked and drained
3 ounces sliced smoked turkey ham, cut into
1' strips
1 can (15 ounces) dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
8 ounces frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
3 scallions, sliced
2 ounces sliced pitted black olives

1. In a large bowl, combine the vegetable juice, lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon hot-pepper sauce, garlic, sugar, cumin, and salt. Whisk to mix. Add the pasta, ham, beans, corn, Cheddar, tomatoes, scallions and olives. Toss to mix. Taste and add up to 1/2 teaspoon more hot-pepper sauce, if
desired.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IMDOINGIT1.