Monday, March 16, 2009

FIESTA PASTA SALAD

So Doug found this recipe of Cooks.com. He made it for Guinness's 9th birthday party. It was a hit. I think this because one of our friends actually picked up the bowl later in the night, and ate all of it (after everyone else had some). So there were no left overs.

I put it through WeWa to determine the points.

Fiesta Pasta Salad

Photo by ALB

12 servings was 3 points
16 servings was 2 points
8 servings was 5 points

POINTS Value: 5
Servings: 8

Ingredients
1 cup(s) Hellmann's Light mayonnaise
1/2 cup(s) fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup(s) cilantro, minced
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 medium jalapeno pepper(s), seeded and minced
1 tsp sea salt
8 oz uncooked macaroni, Cooked, rinsed and drained
1 large sweet red pepper(s), chopped
1 medium zucchini, sliced
3 green onions, sliced
Cayenne pepper to taste
SouthWest Seasoning (from Penzey's) to taste

Instructions
Prepare macaroni according to package directions.
Colored pasta makes a festive variation.
In a salad bowl, stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, jalapenos and salt.
Add remaining ingredients and mix.
Cover and refrigerate.

Makes about 8 cups.

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