Calico Pasta Salad
Recipe from RO*TEL

A colorful pasta and vegetable salad accompanied with a side of sliced orange and avocado.


Calico Pasta Salad

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Servings: 4 servings (1-1/2 cups salad with fruit side each)
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup
    dry whole grain penne pasta, uncooked
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  • 1 10-ounce
    Ro*TelŽ Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
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  • 1 15-ounce can
    Ranch StyleŽ Black Beans, drained, rinsed
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  • 1 cup
    frozen whole kernel corn
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  • 1/2 cup
    diced Pepper Jack cheese
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  • 1/2 cup
    sliced celery
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  • green onions, thinly sliced
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  • 1/3 cup
    light Italian dressing
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  • orange, peeled, sliced
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  • avocado, peeled, sliced
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    Lettuce leaves, optional
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Directions
1.
Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2.
Combine pasta, undrained tomatoes, beans, corn, cheese, celery, and onions in medium bowl. Add dressing; mix well. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
3.
Serve pasta salad with orange and avocado slices on lettuce leaves, if desired, alongside.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 669, Total Fat 15 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Sodium 791 mg, Carbohydrate 49 g, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 9 g, Protein 12 g, Calcium 153 mg, Iron 2 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 44%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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