Layered Southwestern Pasta Salad
Yield
4 servingsPrep
20 minCook
0 minReady
20 minLow Cholesterol, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups |
pasta, elbow macaroni
cooked |
*
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
vegetable oil
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
cumin
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 15 | ozs |
red kidney beans
dark, drained and washed |
*
|
| 2 | cups |
corn
thawed |
|
| ½ | cup |
sweet bell peppers
|
*
|
| ½ | cup |
onions
chopped |
|
| ¾ | cup |
mayonnaise, fat free
|
|
| ½ | cup |
sour cream, non-fat
|
|
| ½ | cup |
taco sauce
|
* |
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 473 | ml |
pasta, elbow macaroni
cooked |
*
|
| 2.5 | ml |
vegetable oil
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
cumin
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 15 | ozs |
red kidney beans
dark, drained and washed |
*
|
| 473 | ml |
corn
thawed |
|
| 118 | ml |
sweet bell peppers
|
*
|
| 118 | ml |
onions
chopped |
|
| 177 | ml |
mayonnaise, fat free
|
|
| 118 | ml |
sour cream, non-fat
|
|
| 118 | ml |
taco sauce
|
* |
Directions
Prepare elbow macaroni according to package directions.
Drain and rinse under cold water; drain again.
Toss with oil, cumin, and salt.
Layer macaroni, beans, corn, bell peppers, and onions.
Place in a 9 x 13inch pan.
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and taco sauce.
Spread mixture evenly over top of pasta, sealing to edge of bowl.
Cover tightly and chill overnight.
