Southwestern Pasta Salad Recipe - Cooking Index
Southwestern Pasta Salad Recipe - Cooking Index
| 1 | Uncooked penne or - mostaccioli pasta (1 | |
| Creamy southwestern salad - dressing | ||
| Lettuce leaves | ||
| 1 | Black beans - (15 ounces), rinsed and drained | |
| 1 | Whole kernel corn - (8 3/4 oz), rinsed and drained | |
| 1 | Sweet red pepper - chopped | |
| 3 | Green onions - sliced | |
| 1/4 cup | 4g / 0.1oz | Chopped fresh cilantro |
| Fresh cilantro sprigs - for garnish |
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package; drain. Rinse with cold water and drain.
Combine the pasta with 1 3/4 cups of Creamy Southwestern Salad Dressing. Toss gently. Chill.
Spoon the pasta mixture onto a lettuce lined serving platter. Top with the black beans, corn, red pepper, green onions and chopped cilantro. Garnish with cilantro sprigs, if desired. Serve with the remaining cup of dressing.
Makes 6 servings.
CREAMY SOUTHWESTERN SALAD DRESSING: 8 ounces nonfat sour cream (1 carton) 1 jar mild thick and chunky salsa (16 ounces) 1/2 tsp ground cumin 2 cloves garlic, minced Combine all of the ingredients. Chill.
Makes 2 3/4 cups
Nan Jacobs; Birmingham, Alabama Shortcut Chefs; Southern Living
Source:
Southern Living
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