Sunday, April 29, 2012

Southwest Pasta Salad

from Goodhousekeeping
Ingredients: (8 servings)
1 box of pasta
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1  red bell pepper, cut in strips
1 lg sweet onion, halved & sliced
1  avocado, diced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1  to 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded & diced
1 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 cup tomato salsa
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt


Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. In large serving bowl combine pasta, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, avocado, cilantro and jalapeno.

For dressing, in small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, salsa, lime juice and salt. Add to pasta mixture; toss gently. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate to chill.

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