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Zesty Southern Pasta and Bean Salad

SUBMITTED BY: ARIA_MC PHOTO BY: oojeamoeoo

"A colorful and simple little side dish that has been a big hit at potlucks and picnics. It is easy to prepare, healthy and delicious!"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 23 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  1 Minute
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 cups small seashell pasta
  • 1/3 cup Italian-style salad dressing
  • salt to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 3 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cumin
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse pasta in cold water. Place in a large mixing bowl and add dressing and salt; mix well.
  2. Combine pinto beans and black beans in a colander; rinse with cold water and add to pasta. Add corn, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, dried red pepper flakes and salt and pepper to taste; toss lightly.
  3. Chill salad in refrigerator until ready to serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2006 by beth12345
I made this today and it was very good - with my changes. I used 1/2 teaspoon of the cumin... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 8, 2003 by MELUSINE
I think this is a nice salad, however, I did not care for the cumin too much, thus the 3-star... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2002 by Italian Elegance
This recipe rescued me in a pinch! It was 11:00pm and I forgot that I had to bring a dish to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2002 by CULINARY WIZZARD
Was a MAJOR hit with the family. Has a Tex-Mex Southwestern flavor. Try adding chopped... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 6, 2003 by DietCokeJunkee
This was very yummy!!! I used a bit less cumin and added some homemade salsa. Very good and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2006 by ALPHAKITY7
This is a great recipe to make quickly then take to work all week. I omitted the cumin... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2003 by FBA
I thought this was tasty and wholesome as an different type of side dish. I'll make this when... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2006 by LIZK65
Just wonderful; I used frozen corn rather than canned. Tasted better the next day! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2005 by JULIUSKITTY