SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD

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What's the secret to this delicious pasta salad? Using jarred salsa in the dressing makes it flavorful and simple to prepare.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (8 oz)
1 cup Cascadian Farm® frozen organic sweet corn
1 jar (16 oz) Muir Glen™ organic medium garlic-cilantro salsa
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (2.25 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on box, adding corn during last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain; rinse with cold water.
  • In large bowl, stir together salsa, olive oil, lime juice and salt. Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients.
  • Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg

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