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
- Prepare pasta according to package 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 olives in a 2 1/2- to 3-qt. straight-sided glass bowl.
- In a small bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream and salsa; mix well. Spread mixture evenly over top of pasta, sealing to edge of bowl.
- Sprinkle with cilantro. Cover bowl tightly and chill overnight.