Best Southwestern Shell Salad Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN SHELL PASTA SALAD

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Potluck Small shells tossed with yummy ingredients. Check it out! Take care when adding the chipotle. Add a touch and taste if more heat is wanted go for it.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories Pasta Shells

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 lb small shell pasta, Cooked al dente as directed on box and drained and rinsed with cool water
1 cup peas, defrosted
1 cup corn, defrosted
1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced celery
1/3 cup diced slicing pepperoni
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup diced scallion
1 chipotle pepper, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 cup ranch dressing, low calories
salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced

Steps:

In a large bowl mix all ingredients together.
Adding more chipotle and adobo if desired.
Chill for 1 hour for flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.4, Fat 21.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 499.4, Carbohydrate 37.7, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 4.5, Protein 11.5

SOUTHWESTERN SHELL SALAD

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Serve up southwestern flavor with this quick and colorful pasta salad. It's an excellent dish for picnics since no ingredients will sour. Mix it ahead for convenience, then toss with dressing just before serving. -Marguerite Shaeffer, Sewell, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked small pasta shells
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) kidney or black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Cook pasta according to package directions, adding corn during the last 2 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. , Place the pasta and corn in a large bowl; add beans, yellow pepper, tomato, onion and olives. In a small bowl, whisk lemon juice, cilantro, cumin, oil, salt and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 263mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.