SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN PASTA

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Denise Ramey from Francesville, Indiana created this recipe by combining some of her favorite flavors and textures. Serve warmed tortilla chips on the side of this robust, crunchy pasta dish.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked spiral pasta
1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/3 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/3 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped carrot
1/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup Western salad dressing
2 tablespoons sliced ripe olives
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain pasta and rinse in cold water. Stir into bean mixture. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 11g protein.