Mexican Pasta Salad

Shell pasta is really a Mexican food but if it was.... boy, if it was....

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces medium pasta shells, uncooked
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 2 Tbsps fresh cilantro, minced
  • 2 tsps 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

Preparation

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