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Taco Salad
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Add more fire to this quick-and-easy salad by substituting hot for mild salsa.
Ingredients:
3
ounces uncooked radiatore pasta, cooked

1/2
cup frozen corn, thawed

1/2
cup chopped seeded tomato

1
can (about 4 ounces) diced mild green chilies, drained

1/4
cup chopped onion

2
tablespoons sliced ripe olives

2
tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1/2
cup mild or medium chunky salsa

1/2
teaspoon chili powder



 
Preparation:
1.
Combine pasta, corn, tomato, chilies, onion, olives and cilantro in large bowl. Combine salsa and chili powder in small bowl until well blended. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours.


Health Note Maintaining weight loss is one of the hardest obstacles of dieting. To avoid this pitfall, design a healthful eating plan that includes whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean meats and low-fat dairy products, and increase your level of physical activity.

Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 3/4 cup salad
Sodium 471 mg
Protein 3 g
Fiber 2 g
Carbohydrate 16 g
Cholesterol 1 mg
Saturated Fat <1 g
Total Fat 2 g
Calories from Fat 16 %
Calories 84
Dietary Exchange:
Starch 1


This recipe appears in: Mexican


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