pat's Recipe

Layered Southwestern Pasta Salad

Category: Pasta salads

8 oz medium pasta shells, uncooked
3/4 cook fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1/2 cup salsa
2 Tbsp salsa
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro, minced
2 tsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp cumin
salt
1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 11-oz can corn, drained
1 red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed,
cut into strips
3/4 cup green onion, sliced
1 2.25-oz can sliced black olives, drained

Prepare pasta according to pkg directions
Drain and rinse under cold water; drain again
Toss with oil and sprinkle with cumin
salt to taste
Layer pasta, beans, corn, bell pepper, green onions and olive in a 2 1/2-to-3 quart straight-sided glass bowl
In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream and salsa; mix well
Spread mixture evenly over top of pasta, sealing edge of bowl
Sprinkle with cilantro
Cover bowl tightly and chill overnight

serves 6