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Southwest pasta salad

Recipe Information

Description:
Southwest pasta salad is a delicious Mexican recipe usually served as a appetizer. It requires about 20 minutes of prep time and about 15 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 35 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 8 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 8
Preparation Time 20 Minutes
Cook Time 15 Minutes
Total Time 35 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Pasta; Corn; Black Beans
Category Pasta; Rice & Grains; Beans & Legumes
Meal Lunch; Dinner; Snack
Type Appetizer; Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican; American
Cook Method Boiling
Diet

Ingredients

  • 1 8-ounce box whole wheat pasta

  • 1 15-ounce can whole kernel corn

  • 1 15-ounce can black beans

  • 1 cup salsa

  • 1 cup shredded, low fat cheddar cheese

  • 1 cup diced green bell pepper

Directions

  • Cook the pasta according to directions on box. When cooked, drain and add to a large mixing bowl.

  • Drain the liquid out of the cans for the corn and black beans. Make sure to put the liquid from the cans aside for later.

  • Toss all ingredients in the large mixing bowl with the pasta and stir well. Spoon in a small amount of liquids from corn and black bean cans if desired.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 268 cal

  • Total fat: 3g

  • Cholesterol: 3mg

  • Sodium: 546mg

  • Carbohydrate: 46g

  • Fiber: 7g

  • Protein: 14g