Saturday, May 30, 2009

Layered maxican party salad

Layered Mexican Party Salad
You're 30 minutes away from a fiesta of flavors in a big bowl of luscious layered salad.
Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 12 servings (1 cup each)
1box Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® classic pasta salad mix
3tablespoons water
2tablespoons vegetable oil
1teaspoon ground cumin
1can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed
1can (15.25 oz) Green Giant® whole kernel corn, drained
4cups torn romaine lettuce
1container (12 oz) refrigerated guacamole dip
1 1/2cups finely shredded Mexican 4-cheese blend (6 oz)
3plum (Roma) tomatoes, chopped
1can (2 1/4 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
3cups nacho-flavored tortilla chips
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.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Make pasta mix following High Altitude directions on box.

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