WAGON WHEEL PASTA SALAD

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Summertime gatherings aren't complete without a refreshing pasta salad. This tasty version features a mayonnaise and picante dressing. It may become one of your favorite side dishes for tacos, too! -Kathryn Donahey, Oil City, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups uncooked wagon wheel pasta or elbow macaroni
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup cubed cheddar cheese
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1 small green pepper, julienned
1 small sweet red pepper, julienned
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup picante sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, beans, cheese, tomatoes, peppers and onions., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, picante sauce, salt and cumin; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Enock Kasirye
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I'm so glad I found this recipe!


mwila kunda
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover ham.


Daniel Bearden
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I love the combination of flavors in this pasta salad.


Md Hanlftalokdar
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This pasta salad is a great make-ahead dish.


Mnqobi Sokhela
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I've tried several different pasta salad recipes, but this one is my favorite.


sana sattar
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This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Zachariah Chetty
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I'm not a huge fan of bell peppers, but they're really good in this pasta salad.


Jacob Meadowcroft
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover pasta.


Mafe Saude
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I love this pasta salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


Boateng Stephen
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer party.


Anuz Yadav
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I've made this pasta salad several times and it's always a hit.


Issahaku Sherifdeen
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This pasta salad is easy to make and it's so delicious.


Islam Uddin
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good.


Aiabalay Ahmef
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This was a great recipe! I used a different type of pasta and it turned out great.


FAHEEM jafar chitral khan jafar
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This pasta salad is amazing! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.