ZESTY LIME MACARONI SALAD

Zesty Lime Macaroni Salad image

Come on over to the zesty side! This Southwest-style macaroni salad is made with fresh lime juice, lime vinaigrette and taco seasonings.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2 cup chopped red peppers
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Lime Vinaigrette Dressing
1 Tbsp. TACO BELL® Taco Seasoning Mix
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup KRAFT Cheddar & Asadero Cheese Deliciously Paired for Tacos
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Cook macaroni as directed on package, omitting salt. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Place in large bowl.
Add next 4 ingredients; mix lightly.
Mix dressing, seasoning mix, lime juice and pepper sauce. Add to salad; toss to coat. Add cheese and cilantro; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 11 g