Southwest Pasta Salad

8 Oz. Macaroni - shells or spirals
2 Tbsp. Watkins Original Grapeseed Oil
2 Medium Limes
1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro -- minced
1/2 teas. Watkins Liquid Garlic Spice
1 1/2 teas. Watkins Ground Cumin
1/2 teas. Watkins Black Pepper
1/2 teas. Freshly Ground Watkins Sea Salt
2 Medium Tomatoes -- diced
15 Oz. Black Beans -- drained
2 Cups Corn -- whole kernel
4 Whole Scallions -- trimmed & chopped
1 Medium Green Bell Pepper -- seeded & diced
1 Small Jalapeno -- seeded & diced

Cook pasta according to package directions, drain, and set aside. Juice limes into a small bowl, using method of your choice. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, mix the oil, lime juice, cilantro, liquid garlic, jalapeno, cumin, salt & pepper. Add pasta, tomatoes, beans, corn, scallions, and bell pepper. Refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes to an hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Toss the salad before serving.

Per serving: 372 Calories; 5g Total Fat; (12% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 67g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 150mg Sodium; 11g Fiber

Food Exchanges: 4 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates

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