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Calico Pasta Salad

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

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Time:

Hands On: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Servings:

Makes 4 servings (1-1/2 cups salad with fruit side each)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry whole grain penne pasta, uncooked
  • 1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
  • 1 can (15 oz each) Ranch Style® Black Beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
  • 1/2 cup diced Pepper Jack cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced celery
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/3 cup light Italian dressing
  • 1 orange, peeled, sliced
  • 1 avocado, peeled, sliced
  •   Lettuce leaves, optional
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.

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MyPyramid Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet


Nutrition Facts
Amount per Serving
Calories
338
% Daily Value*
Total fat
21%
13 g
Saturated fat
18%
4 g
Cholesterol
5%
16 MG
Sodium
35%
830 MG
Carbohydrate
16%
48 g
Dietary fiber
46%
12 g
Sugars
NaN%
 
Protein
24%
12 g
Vitamin A
16%
Vitamin C
49%
Calcium
15%
Iron
15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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