Layered Mexican Party Salad

This recipe was originally created and published by Pillsbury and has been approved for use on our site. See the original recipe on BettyCrocker.com

Recipe - The Fresh Grocer - Corporate

Prep Time20 Minutes

Servings12

Cook Time30 Minutes

Calories300

Ingredients

1 box Betty Crocker Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix

3 tbs water

2 tbs vegetable oil

1 tsp ground cumin

1 can (15 oz) Progresso black beans, drained, rinsed

1 can (15.25 oz) whole kernel corn, drained

4 cups torn romaine lettuce

1 container (12 oz) refrigerated guacamole dip

1 1/2 cups finely shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend (6 oz)

3 plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped

1 can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained

3 cups nacho-flavored tortilla chips

Directions

1. Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. In medium bowl, stir together seasoning mix, oil, water and cumin. Stir in pasta, beans and corn.

3. In 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass baking dish, layer lettuce and pasta mixture. Spread guacamole evenly over top. Sprinkle with cheese and tomatoes; top with olives.

4. Just before serving, arrange chips around edge of bowl. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.

Nutritional Information

13 g Total Fat
9 g Protein
36 g Total Carbohydrates
5 g Sugars

20 minutes

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

Servings

300

Calories

Directions

1. Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

2. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. In medium bowl, stir together seasoning mix, oil, water and cumin. Stir in pasta, beans and corn.

3. In 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass baking dish, layer lettuce and pasta mixture. Spread guacamole evenly over top. Sprinkle with cheese and tomatoes; top with olives.

4. Just before serving, arrange chips around edge of bowl. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.