Southwestern Macaroni Salad

SUBMITTED BY: Nancy Clancy

"From Standish, Maine, Nancy Clancy writes, 'This salad is like having salsa mixed with macaroni--it's yummy! It serves a lot, which makes it a great side for any gathering. I sometimes add a little cayenne pepper for those who like it hot."

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PREP TIME	20 Min
READY IN	20 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 pound elbow macaroni
1 pound cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder

DIRECTIONS

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, corn, green pepper, red onion and olives.
In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lime juice, oil, vinegar and seasonings; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.

FOOTNOTE

Nutritional Analysis: One serving (3/4 cup) equals 163 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 205 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.