Wednesday, March 04, 2009

Mexican Pasta Salad

Ingredients :

8 Ounces medium shells, uncooked
2 Teaspoons olive oil
1/2 Teaspoon ground cumin
1 15 Ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 11 Ounce can whole kernel corn, drained
1 Red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
3/4 Cup sliced green onions
1 2 1/4 Ounce can sliced black olives
3/4 Cup fat free mayonnaise
1/2 Cup fat free sour cream
1/4 Cup salsa
2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced

Method:

1. Cook pasta, drain and rinse under cold water.
2. Toss with oil and sprinkle with cumin
3. Add salt to taste.
4. Layer pasta, beans, corn, bell pepper, green onions and olives in a large glass bowl.
5. Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and salsa and mix well.
6. Spread mixture evenly over top of pasta salad, sprinkle with cilantro, cover and refrigerate overnight.

Serving Size : 6 servings.

Nutritional values:

Calories 309,
Total fat 4 grams,
Cholesterol 2 mg,
Sodium 868 mg,
Carbohydrate 57 grams,
Protein 12 grams,
Dietary fiber 7 grams.

Points 6.

Source : Low Fat Good Cooking

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