SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN PASTA SALAD

Southwestern Black Bean Pasta Salad image

When I first served this jazzed-up pasta salad for my mom's birthday dinner, it was so well-received that I couldn't wait to make it again! Chose the flavor of salsa to suit your family's taste.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked spiral pasta
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
3/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
SALAD DRESSING:
1 cup ranch salad dressing
1 cup salsa
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain. In a large salad bowl, combine the pasta, black beans, peppers and onion. Combine the salad dressing, salsa and cayenne. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 15g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.