Ingredients

  • 12 ounces macaroni, uncooked
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 12 teaspoon ground cumin
  • salt
  • 1 (16 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained or 1 cup cooked dried black beans
  • 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into strips
  • 34 cup sliced green onion
  • 1 (2 1/4 ounce) cansliced black olives, drained
  • 34 cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 12 cup low-fat sour cream
  • 14 cup tbsps salsa, your favorite
  • 2 tablespoons salsa, your favorite
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, AKA coriander

Method

  • Prepare pasta according to package directions.
  • Drain, toss with oil and sprinkle with cumin.
  • Salt to taste and set aside.
  • The original recipe suggests layering the beans, vegetables, and olives, but I just tossed them all together.
  • In a small bowl combine mayo, sour cream and salsa.
  • The original recipe suggests you spread this mixture over the top of the pasta "like you're frosting a cake" but I just mixed it all in together.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro.
  • Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap and chill overnight or for several hours.