1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain.
2. Mix pasta with remaining salad ingredients.
3. Mix ingredients for dressing; mix well.
4. Combine dressing with pasta mixture; chill.

Note: Use a combination of yellow and white cheese, if desired.

Ingredients

  • 3 Pounds rotini, rotelle or other similar pasta
  • 5 cans (15 or 16 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained each
  • 5 cans (15 or 16 ounces each) whole kernel corn, drained
  • 12 Cups California raisins
  • 5 Cups chopped green bell peppers
  • 5 Cups shredded cheese

Procedure

Tex-Mex Dressing

  • 5 Cups mayonnaise
  • 21/2 Cups salsa

Nutrition Facts Per Serving

Calories 160 (Calories from Fat 16%); Total Fat 3 ( Saturated Fat 1; Trans Fat 0; ); Cholesterol 5; Sodium 180; Potassium 191; Total Carbohydrate 30; Dietary Fiber 4; Sugars 14; Protein 6; Calcium 70; Iron 1;

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- by James W. Anderson, M.D., Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition, Emeritus, University of Kentucky.