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Southwest Macaroni Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 (14 1/2 oz) box barillaplus rotini pasta
1 tbsp lime peel, finely grated
3 tbsp lime juice, fresh
1 (1 1/4 oz) package taco seasoning mix
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, made with 2 percent milk, finely shredded
2 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped
2 medium green onions, sliced
1 (16 oz) can dark red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 1/2 oz) can chopped green chilies, drained
1 (1 oz) packet ranch dressing mix, use 1/2 package
1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1/2 cup nonfat milk
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup light sour cream

Directions:

Cook pasta according to directions on the package. Rinse with cold water to cool and drain .
In a small bowl whisk together the ranch salad dressing mix, buttermilk, fat-free milk, light mayo and light sour cream. Stir in lime juice, lime peel and taco seasoning mix.
In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with tomatoes, beans, cheese, green onions and green chilies. Pour dressing mixture over the salad and toss gently to mix.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	97.27 Kcal (407 kJ)
Calories from fat	53.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.92g	9%
Cholesterol	10.68mg	4%
Sodium	136.84mg	6%
Potassium	182.33mg	4%
Total Carbs	7.97g	3%
Sugars	2.61g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.1g	4%
Protein	3.51g	7%
Vitamin C	13.6mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	84.2mg	8%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	106.15 Kcal (444 kJ)
Calories from fat	58.13 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.46g	9%
Cholesterol	11.65mg	4%
Sodium	149.33mg	6%
Potassium	198.96mg	4%
Total Carbs	8.69g	3%
Sugars	2.84g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.2g	4%
Protein	3.83g	7%
Vitamin C	14.9mg	23%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	91.8mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Weightwatchers Points

2.2

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

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