Southwestern Pasta Salad - Pasta Dishes Recipe

Name: Southwestern Pasta Salad - Pasta Dishes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 oz (448 grm). penne pasta, uncooked; 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (8oz) whole kernal corn, rinsed and drained; 1 tomato, chopped; 1 sweet red pepper, chopped; 3 green onions, chopped; One fourth cup chopped fresh cilantro; Curly lettuce and fresh cilantro for garnish; Optional-chopped chicken, shredded cheddar or monteray jack with peppers, jalepenos-chopped; 1 cup (225 ml) sour cream, can use non-fat; 1 jar (16 oz) salsa, thick and chunky; One half tsp ground cumin-can add a little more if you want; 2-3 cloves garlic, minced; salt to taste

Servings: persons

16 oz (448 grm). penne pasta, uncooked
1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (8oz) whole kernal corn, rinsed and drained
1 tomato, chopped
1 sweet red pepper, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
One fourth cup chopped fresh cilantro
Curly lettuce and fresh cilantro for garnish
Optional-chopped chicken, shredded cheddar or monteray jack with peppers, jalepenos-chopped
1 cup (225 ml) sour cream, can use non-fat
1 jar (16 oz) salsa, thick and chunky
One half tsp ground cumin-can add a little more if you want
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
salt to taste

1
Cook pasta, drain, and rinse with cold water.
2
Drain again.
3
Combine with 1-3/4 cups (425 ml) of the dressing.
4
Toss and chill.
5
Spoon pasta onto lettuce lined platter.
6
Top with beans, tomato, corn, pepper, and onion layering as you go.
7
Can also add chopped chicken and/or shredded cheddar or monteray jack with peppers, and chopped jalepenos.
8
Garnish with cilantro and serve with remaining dressing.
9
Dressing: Combine all and chill.

871

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 oz (448 grm). penne pasta, uncooked, 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained, 1 can (8oz) whole kernal corn, rinsed and drained, 1 tomato, chopped, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Pasta Salad - Pasta Dishes falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Southwestern Pasta Salad - Pasta Dishes

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