Southwest Pasta Salad

Southwest pasta salad with creamy avocado dressing.

INGREDIENTS

• 8 ounces whole-wheat fusilli (about 3 cups)
• 1 cup halved grape or cherry tomatoes 
• 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed
• 1/2 cup corn, fresh or frozen (thawed)
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 ripe avocado
• 1/4 cup Schultz's Green Chili Lime Cooking Sauce
• 2 tablespoons mayonaise
• 1 small clove garlic, grated
• 1/4 teaspoon Schultz's Seasoning & Rub

DIRECTIONS

1. To prepare dressing: Combine avocado, mayonnaise, Schultz's Gourmet Seasoning, Green Chili Lime sauce, garlic and cumin in a mini food processor. Puree until smooth.

2. To prepare pasta salad, cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, then drain again. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in tomatoes, beans, corn, Cheddar, onion and cilantro. Add the dressing and toss to coat. Enjoy!