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Mexicali Pasta Salad

Mexicali Pasta Salad recipe
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Who needs the mariachi band? Fresh cilantro and lime juice make this taco-inspired smart pasta salad sing out loud with tangy flavor.
time
prep:
20 min
total:
35 min
servings
total:
8 servings, about 1 cup each

What You Need

4
cups wagon wheel pasta, uncooked
1
can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1
cup frozen corn, thawed
1/2
cup chopped red peppers
2
 green onions, thinly sliced
1/2
cup KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing
1
Tbsp. TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Taco Seasoning Mix
1
Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/2
cup KRAFT Mexican Style 2% Milk Finely Shredded Four Cheese
1/3
cup minced fresh cilantro

Make It

COOK pasta as directed on package, omitting salt. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Place in large bowl.

ADD next 4 ingredients; mix lightly.

MIX dressing, seasoning mix and lime juice. Add to salad; toss to coat. Add cheese and cilantro; mix lightly.

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Kraft Kitchens Tips

Substitute
Substitute fresh parsley for the cilantro.
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