Mexicali Pasta Salad

By Lorgood

Ingredients

• 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 cup KRAFT Light Ranch Dressing
• 1 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 or Parsley

Preparation

Step 1

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.

Kraft Kitchens Tips
SubstituteSubstitute fresh parsley for the cilantro