SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD

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What's the secret to this delicious pasta salad? Using jarred salsa in the dressing makes it flavorful and simple to prepare.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups uncooked rotini pasta (8 oz)
1 cup Cascadian Farm® frozen organic sweet corn
1 jar (16 oz) Muir Glen™ organic medium garlic-cilantro salsa
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse (kosher or sea) salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (2.25 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on box, adding corn during last 2 minutes of cook time. Drain; rinse with cold water.
  • In large bowl, stir together salsa, olive oil, lime juice and salt. Stir in pasta and remaining ingredients.
  • Cover; refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 8 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg

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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Mpumi Gabela
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This is a great recipe for a summer potluck. It's easy to make and it's always a hit.


Rebahi Abdou
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's also a great way to sneak in some extra protein.


Mdmonower Hossain
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I love the addition of the black beans and corn in this salad. It gives it a really nice crunch and flavor.


Farhan Gaming
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or steak. It's also a great side dish for any grilled meat.


Frank Youden
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Usman Tahir
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This is the perfect salad for a summer picnic. It's light and flavorful, and it travels well.


tohlob yanisse
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this recipe is a game-changer. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Shahida Islam
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Joshlynn Frank
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved it!


Krishna prasad Dhakal
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This pasta salad is a great side dish for any summer gathering.


sagda Moahmed
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The dressing is especially good.


Salim Nepali
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This is my new favorite pasta salad recipe. It's so flavorful and refreshing.


Aiub Hasan2482
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So good! I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Azizullah Salamzada
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some chopped red bell pepper and it turned out great.


Naeem Ansari
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I'm not usually a fan of pasta salad, but this one changed my mind. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the combination of veggies and cheese was perfect.


Gaming stop 132
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I especially liked the addition of the avocado and cilantro. It gave the salad a really nice fresh flavor.


saleh musa
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I made this pasta salad for a summer barbecue and it was a huge success. The colors were so inviting and the taste was even better. I loved the combination of sweet corn and black beans.


Kristy Harris
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This pasta salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the unique flavor combination and the freshness of the ingredients. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


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