WAGON WHEEL PASTA SALAD

Wagon Wheel Pasta Salad image

Summertime gatherings aren't complete without a refreshing pasta salad. This tasty version features a mayonnaise and picante dressing. It may become one of your favorite side dishes for tacos, too! -Kathryn Donahey, Oil City, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta or elbow macaroni
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 small green pepper, julienned
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup picante sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, beans, cheese, tomatoes, peppers and onions., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, picante sauce, salt and cumin; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.