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Southwestern Macaroni Salad
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 16
From Standish, Maine, Nancy Clancy writes, This salad is like having salsa mixed with macaroni-it's yummy! It serves a lot, which makes it a great side for any gathering. I sometimes add a little cayenne pepper for those who like it hot.
Ingredients:
1 package (16 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 small red onion, chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/2 cup lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Directions:
1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, corn, green pepper, red onion and olives.
2. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the lime juice, oil, vinegar and seasonings; shake well. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled. Yield: 16 servings.
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